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ESCAPE?FROM?PLAUEN tells the story of wars depravation but also tells the story of faith and the will to triumph against all odds. An artist as well as a writer, Renate Stoever has an artists sensibility that lends beauty to her writing. As a result, the reader is not just an observer, but also a participant in her experience. This memoir of a remarkable life is a polished gem. It will keep you turning pages until the last word. -Christine Royer, retired Vice-President of Public Affairs, Barnard College, N.Y. Ive been a professional editor for more than thirty years, and Escape From Plauen is better writing than the work of most professional writers Ive edited. This is an amazing story, and it is incredibly well written. -Mike Slizewski, professional editor Parts of this book moved me to tears.