All for Nothing

The collapse of the GDR has many reasons, mostly it ran out of money during the 80s. There have been several reasons for running out of money, e.G. taking on massive credit in the 70s to produce more consumer goods and build flats (the reason Honecker was very popular after his coup against Ulbricht), which it had problems to pay back in the 80s. A... See more

“You’re pale, mamma,” said Michele. “You’re too tired, you work too much. I’ll get you a cognac.” I jumped up, refusing. He insisted. “Thanks,” I said. “I don’t want to drink anything, it’s passed. You’re right, maybe I was a little tired, but now I’m fine.” I smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “Always the same, you recover immediately,” Michele

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“Listen to me, kid. Don’t forget that you are in a concentration camp. In this place, it is every man for himself, and you cannot think of others. Not even your father. In this place, there is no such thing as father, brother, friend. Each of us lives and dies alone. Let me give you good advice: stop giving your ration of bread and soup to your old

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