Readers Enthusiastically Praise Elvera’s Stories

“What an inspiration Elvera and her family are! Every American should read her book!”
O. Fisher, Wisconsin

“I found your book very interesting, well written, fast moving, and covering a lot of ground giving a good account of the history.”
A. Hofer, South Dakota

“More books of this kind should be written so the people in the U.S.A. and world would learn how much the German people suffered before and after World War II.”
L. Schumacher, Nevada

“What a story! I started reading and hate to put it down. Your story is one of the best—or should I say the best that tells what really happened to our people.”
H. Johns, South Dakota

“Thank you for sharing your family's story in The Last Bridge. I'm speechless.”
L. Thomas, Michigan

“I had read The Last Bridge quite a number of years ago and was moved and saddened by the story. Now a word about A Distant Promise, A New Beginning: what a masterpiece! After reading both books, I feel very well acquainted with your family. What great, determined people—suffering beyond comprehension . . . .”
C.J. Scheaffer, North Dakota

“You do not know me, but I feel I know you after reading the book The Last Bridge (which) moved me to tears as I seemed to relive what you and your family had gone through.”
D. Rabe, Iowa