{"title":"Erika Mannheim Schafer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eErika Mannheim Schafer\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for her profound and eloquent narratives. Her compelling books, such as the acclaimed \u003cstrong\u003eHeart of the Sparrow\u003c\/strong\u003e, provide an intimate glimpse into the realms of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers an opportunity to delve deeply into personal stories and shared human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchafer's storytelling is characterised by her distinctive voice and the ability to captivate the heart and mind of readers worldwide. Her writings often explore the intricacies of life, weaving together themes of identity, resilience, and the pursuit of understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time admirer or new to her work, Schafer's collection promises to engage and inspire, making her books timeless treasures in any reader's library. Immerse yourself in her eloquent prose and experience the transformative power of true stories beautifully told.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heart-of-the-sparrow-by-erika-mannheim-schafer-9781667845869","title":"Heart of the Sparrow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her memoir, Erika reflects on being born at the beginning of WWII in Dusseldorf, Germany, and how her innocence during bombing raids, destruction, an evacuation, and an eventual escape helped shape who she became. The family's home was bombed and completely destroyed, and those still at home were evacuated into East Germany. The family of five miraculously all survived the war even with her oldest brother away at a boarding school that shut down during the war, and her father, a soldier who was captured and imprisoned in an American POW camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer story includes a retelling of their harrowing escape back to West Germany through the Russian border created after the war. The Berlin Wall was erected in that area. She discusses the roles of her experiences, her family, events, and choices that eventually led her to New York and then on to Denver, Colorado, becoming an accomplished and now retired grandmother of eight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeart of the Sparrow\u003c\/em\u003e by Erika Mannheim Schafer offers a poignant look at survival, resilience, and the lifelong journey from a war-torn Europe to a life of accomplishments and family in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843903639788,"sku":"9781667845869","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22676703482781.jpg?v=1758819150"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/erika-mannheim-schafer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}