| Title | : | Learn German with Modern Literature: Wild Years in West Berlin |
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| ISBN | : | 1544617682 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781544617688 |
| Language | : | German |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 332 |
| Publication | : | Published March 12, 2017 |
A Young Adult story and an easy read - ideal for advanced German learners. Side-by-side layout and illustrations facilitate comprehension. Historical context of West Berlin's geopoliltical situation in the afterword. ---
We are in a squatted house in West Berlin in the early 80s. Every day is a battle against the elements: The cops looking for drugs, a bunch of skinheads smashing windows, or it's Frau Steinmöller again, the lovely neighbor from across the street. Fortunately, the squatters always manage to outsmart their enemies. Only "special needs" Heiner is a tough nut to crack since he just won't let go. Adding to the supreme madness: The trials and tribulations of our brave, anarchist squatters happen on a "capitalist island," surrounded by a booby-trapped wall and an absurd communist regime.
We are in a squatted house in West Berlin in the early 80s. Every day is a battle against the elements: The cops looking for drugs, a bunch of skinheads smashing windows, or it's Frau Steinmöller again, the lovely neighbor from across the street. Fortunately, the squatters always manage to outsmart their enemies. Only "special needs" Heiner is a tough nut to crack since he just won't let go. Adding to the supreme madness: The trials and tribulations of our brave, anarchist squatters happen on a "capitalist island," surrounded by a booby-trapped wall and an absurd communist regime.
Learn German with Modern Literature: Wild Years in West Berlin Reviews
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Having read the original book 'Wilde Jahre in West Berlin' (which I thoroughly enjoyed) I was most pleased to see that it is now available as a bilingual version with English on one side and German on the other. This makes it a great learning tool for any German learner who wants to read German literature but appreciates the extra support from the English text without having to check words or phrases in a dictionary.
I can recommend this book to any German learner who wants to read some 'real' text!
