The Day the Nazis Came: The True Story of a Childhood Journey to the Dark Heart of a German Prison Camp

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Through the eyes of a child, this memoir reveals the harrowing experiences of Stephen Matthews during his family's imprisonment in a Nazi camp. Despite his parents’ efforts to shield him from the grim realities, he witnessed unimaginable horrors, including bombings and deportations. Over three years, the family's resilience, love, and humor helped them endure the brutality around them. After the war, they faced the challenge of rebuilding their lives in a home forever changed by occupation, highlighting the struggle to reclaim normalcy after trauma.