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There was the mention of the importance of education, life lessons, professional satisfaction and growth, stories of moving between countries (and the courage in doing so), retold WWII anecdotes, globalization, and some dating advice.

My father was a mechanic. He also traveled to Germany, Italy and got to see new places.

I learned how when my grandma was younger how family was very important, and that you need good work ethnic.

Over Thanksgiving Break I was able to interview my grandma and hear about her childhood and about her time living in Germany while my grandfather was stationed there. I’m very grateful to be able to hear these stories!

I interview my mother about her experience raising her younger siblings after her parents were imprisoned by the East German government. This is a story of strength, perseverance, and overcoming extreme adversity while remaining true to her family and herself.

We talked about how my Dad served in the military and his point of view about the military and serving in the Gulf war

Spouses John Spencer (70) and Chiq Teresa Edwards Spencer (70) discuss John being drafted to the Vietnam War, basic training, and his travels across the world.

My Oma, Trudy Chambers, and I, Keely Chambers, reflect on my Oma’s childhood in Germany as we sit together in San Diego. As a fifteen year old in California growing up in 2018 I am curious about how my Oma...

My Mom is Brigitta Woodward, born and raised in Kalrsruhe, Germany, and 59 years young. My parents married in Germany when my mom was 32, and she left her life there to move to upstate New York with my siblings...

Anne Ballard shares stories of her life growing up in Nuremberg during World War II, meeting her African American husband, and moving to America in the 1950s.