Annette Oppenlander > Quotes

“The endless tasks of surviving had become infinitely worse.”
― Annette Oppenlander, Surviving the Fatherland

“But he did one important thing many much older and mature people neglect to do. He thought for himself. Then he took a gamble and followed through on his conviction.”
― Annette Oppenlander, 47 Days

“the kitchen, his eyes bright with excitement. “I’ve been drafted.” At the sink, Mutti abruptly dropped her sponge and stared at him. Her mouth opened, then closed without a sound. I didn’t understand”
― Annette Oppenlander, Everything We Lose: A Civil War Novel of Hope, Courage and Redemption