How did Ursula Hegi decide to portray childhood trauma against the backdrop of post-war Germany?
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How did Ursula Hegi decide to portray childhood trauma against the backdrop of post-war Germany?
Did anyone else feel the book's portrayal of memory was both delicate and unsettling?
What do you think motivated the author to focus on the innocence of childhood amidst such darkness?