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Shadow of the West: A Story of Divided Berlin
A heartwarming, coming-of-age debut YA novel with plenty to entertain both young and adult.
Divided Berlin is the face of the Cold War in the 70s. Kate is new at Berlin American High School in West Berlin, confused how life works in an island of freedom walled in by a totalitarian state.
Life in the American Sector takes off when Kate befriends Amy, joins cross country, and discovers Berlin's quirky nightlife, while falling quietly in love.
On the other side of the Wall, siblings Michael and Anika are alone, struggling to stay true to their values despite State repression and manipulations of a creepy relative who works for the Stasi. Anika must find the courage to reveal her dark secret to her brother.
Worlds separated by the Wall: when they merge, the result is an explosion of courage as love leads the way.
Divided Berlin is the face of the Cold War in the 70s. Kate is new at Berlin American High School in West Berlin, confused how life works in an island of freedom walled in by a totalitarian state.
Life in the American Sector takes off when Kate befriends Amy, joins cross country, and discovers Berlin's quirky nightlife, while falling quietly in love.
On the other side of the Wall, siblings Michael and Anika are alone, struggling to stay true to their values despite State repression and manipulations of a creepy relative who works for the Stasi. Anika must find the courage to reveal her dark secret to her brother.
Worlds separated by the Wall: when they merge, the result is an explosion of courage as love leads the way.
301 pages, Paperback
First published April 5, 2023
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April 10, 2023
West Berlin, 1977: The daughter of a diplomat, Kate is starting over in yet another school and yet another country. In West Berlin, though, she can't exactly stroll carelessly out of town for a day trip—West Berlin is an enclave, surrounded by layers of wall and death strip and gun-toting soldiers.
East Berlin, 1977: Anika and Michael are scraping by, barely. They are not fans of the communist regime—and the communist regime is not a fan of their family.
With the Wall, never the twain should meet—but Kate is desperately curious about life on the other side, and Anika and Michael have good reason to seek out connections with the West...and to seek out reasons for hope.
I jumped at the chance to read this, because so much YA set in Germany is about WWII, and I'm curious about times since then. The Cold War makes for such a rich setting, and a divided Berlin is particularly illustrative—one side literally walled in, yet with freedoms and excesses, and the other side with...none of that, at least not for the common people. (I know Berlin very well but still have trouble wrapping my head around the way the Wall, and in particular West Berlin, worked.) Here, as a Westerner, Kate can go back and forth more or less at will, and an unexpected connection with Michael makes her far more curious than most of her classmates.
There are some really smart choices here, some of which may be reflective of the author's own experience as a diplomat's child who lived in West Berlin as a teenager: Kate already speaks some German, which makes it easier for her to communicate in the East. (I suspect her command of German is higher than is realistic for her situation, but it serves the story well.) She makes some rather teenaged choices, but she's also been around the block before—she knows from time in Moscow what it means to live in a communist state, and how to cover conversations and sometimes tracks if you don't want the government listening in, and how far she can safely push the envelope. (She also knows, crucially, that as an American with a diplomatic passport, she is at far less risk in East Berlin than anyone she might interact with.) Details add to the story—on the train from Berlin to Frankfurt, for example, Kate and her classmates aren't allowed to open the window blinds. Can't have the Westerners seeing, or making eye contact with, people from East Germany while they're on their way from a Western enclave to the open West. (I'd have loved more direct contrast of the living situations—a comparison of Kate's room in the West and Anika's in the East, maybe, or about the groceries that Anika and Michael can and cannot get. How close are they to hunger? When Kate brings cookies, how usual or unusual would that feel?) The romance is also appropriately complicated, as there's never really a question of whether or not an East-West relationship can work.
The ending (vagueness to avoid spoilers!) is not my favorite. You can see the outline of the end coming from quite some distance, but it would have felt more realistic to me for the original plan to work out. Evil villains who are evil are also not my favorite, and the one here is a guy that Kate literally describes as looking "like a comic-book villain" (loc. 3625) the first time she sees him; he sneers and jeers and laughs sardonically, among...well, a lot of other things. To be fair, the villains of the USSR seem to have operated with a level of power that allowed them blatancy, but villains so slimy they leave tracks will never be my choice in books.
Overall, a fascinating look at a place and time that both are singular and bear resemblance to current situations—think of the way North Koreans are blocked off from the rest of the world, or the way Putin has tried to isolate Ukraine. 3.5 stars, and I'll look with interest for any future books Chapman writes.
Thanks to the author and publisher for providing a review copy through NetGalley.
East Berlin, 1977: Anika and Michael are scraping by, barely. They are not fans of the communist regime—and the communist regime is not a fan of their family.
With the Wall, never the twain should meet—but Kate is desperately curious about life on the other side, and Anika and Michael have good reason to seek out connections with the West...and to seek out reasons for hope.
I jumped at the chance to read this, because so much YA set in Germany is about WWII, and I'm curious about times since then. The Cold War makes for such a rich setting, and a divided Berlin is particularly illustrative—one side literally walled in, yet with freedoms and excesses, and the other side with...none of that, at least not for the common people. (I know Berlin very well but still have trouble wrapping my head around the way the Wall, and in particular West Berlin, worked.) Here, as a Westerner, Kate can go back and forth more or less at will, and an unexpected connection with Michael makes her far more curious than most of her classmates.
There are some really smart choices here, some of which may be reflective of the author's own experience as a diplomat's child who lived in West Berlin as a teenager: Kate already speaks some German, which makes it easier for her to communicate in the East. (I suspect her command of German is higher than is realistic for her situation, but it serves the story well.) She makes some rather teenaged choices, but she's also been around the block before—she knows from time in Moscow what it means to live in a communist state, and how to cover conversations and sometimes tracks if you don't want the government listening in, and how far she can safely push the envelope. (She also knows, crucially, that as an American with a diplomatic passport, she is at far less risk in East Berlin than anyone she might interact with.) Details add to the story—on the train from Berlin to Frankfurt, for example, Kate and her classmates aren't allowed to open the window blinds. Can't have the Westerners seeing, or making eye contact with, people from East Germany while they're on their way from a Western enclave to the open West. (I'd have loved more direct contrast of the living situations—a comparison of Kate's room in the West and Anika's in the East, maybe, or about the groceries that Anika and Michael can and cannot get. How close are they to hunger? When Kate brings cookies, how usual or unusual would that feel?) The romance is also appropriately complicated, as there's never really a question of whether or not an East-West relationship can work.
The ending (vagueness to avoid spoilers!) is not my favorite. You can see the outline of the end coming from quite some distance, but it would have felt more realistic to me for the original plan to work out. Evil villains who are evil are also not my favorite, and the one here is a guy that Kate literally describes as looking "like a comic-book villain" (loc. 3625) the first time she sees him; he sneers and jeers and laughs sardonically, among...well, a lot of other things. To be fair, the villains of the USSR seem to have operated with a level of power that allowed them blatancy, but villains so slimy they leave tracks will never be my choice in books.
Overall, a fascinating look at a place and time that both are singular and bear resemblance to current situations—think of the way North Koreans are blocked off from the rest of the world, or the way Putin has tried to isolate Ukraine. 3.5 stars, and I'll look with interest for any future books Chapman writes.
Thanks to the author and publisher for providing a review copy through NetGalley.
May 16, 2023
This is a tough yet incredible read. The author did an amazing job of making you feel all the emotions of the characters. At times I had to put the book down because I was scared. In fact, I went to the end of the book to see what happened before I could go further. It seemed like parts of this book were an autobiography because they felt so real. The scenes in East Berlin made me hyper aware and worried. The fact that Brittney Griner (in 2022) was detained in Russia brought home the reality that your rights in other countries is determined by the rules of that country. It can be very scary.
But please don’t let that stop you from reading this book. I would give it 10 stars if I could. I have talked to so many people about this book and can’t stop thinking about it. It is a teen book and is written that way. It is powerful and wonderful.
Kudos to the author. Thank you for writing this book.
Enjoy!
But please don’t let that stop you from reading this book. I would give it 10 stars if I could. I have talked to so many people about this book and can’t stop thinking about it. It is a teen book and is written that way. It is powerful and wonderful.
Kudos to the author. Thank you for writing this book.
Enjoy!
May 30, 2023
As an American raised as an expat overseas, it has always been difficult for me to explain to friends what it was like to grow up in West Berlin during the Cold War. Sarah Brotherhood Chapman finally puts that experience into words.
Ms. Chapman writes about a high school experience that is anything but typical. Her characters in the West quickly become friends because they have learned at a young age that no expat lives anywhere long. Making the high school cross country team is one thing, but traveling through East Germany on the heavily-guarded Duty Train to meets in West Germany is another. Ms. Chapman vividly describes nights out with friends on Berlin’s main thoroughfare, the Kurfürstendamm, and the deep and meaningful conversations informed by the geopolitical world in which they find themselves living that ensue. Her characters quickly grow to understand one another and will remind readers of those evenings spent with friends that they never wanted to end.
At the same time, Ms. Chapman artfully takes the reader to the other side of the Berlin Wall as she captures life in the East where the Stasi secretly track and record every move her characters make. Her book moves at lightning speed as two worlds traveling in parallel, inch closer and closer together with each page. The ending is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will leave the reader breathless.
This book could only have been written by a diplomat’s child who has traveled the world and learned at a young age what it means to live in dangerous places. Readers will quickly identify with Ms. Chapman's characters who come into their own, while struggling to understand the world around them. It is a must read for anyone who has ever lived or studied overseas, or who wants to be transported back to a time that defined an era.
Ms. Chapman writes about a high school experience that is anything but typical. Her characters in the West quickly become friends because they have learned at a young age that no expat lives anywhere long. Making the high school cross country team is one thing, but traveling through East Germany on the heavily-guarded Duty Train to meets in West Germany is another. Ms. Chapman vividly describes nights out with friends on Berlin’s main thoroughfare, the Kurfürstendamm, and the deep and meaningful conversations informed by the geopolitical world in which they find themselves living that ensue. Her characters quickly grow to understand one another and will remind readers of those evenings spent with friends that they never wanted to end.
At the same time, Ms. Chapman artfully takes the reader to the other side of the Berlin Wall as she captures life in the East where the Stasi secretly track and record every move her characters make. Her book moves at lightning speed as two worlds traveling in parallel, inch closer and closer together with each page. The ending is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will leave the reader breathless.
This book could only have been written by a diplomat’s child who has traveled the world and learned at a young age what it means to live in dangerous places. Readers will quickly identify with Ms. Chapman's characters who come into their own, while struggling to understand the world around them. It is a must read for anyone who has ever lived or studied overseas, or who wants to be transported back to a time that defined an era.
April 9, 2023
"The Shadow of the West" describes the life of teenagers living on both sides of the Berlin Wall in 1977. Americans Kate and Amy become fast friends on their first day at the U.S. DOD (Department of Defense) school in West Berlin. Both of their fathers are US diplomats, but Kate's father is stationed in West Berlin and Amy's in East Berlin. As American teenagers, their lives revolve around quite typical events: sports events, friends, parties, dating and school. On the other side of the wall are Michael and Anika. Unlike Amy and Kate, they cannot go back and forth between East and West Berlin. Their lives are bleak, and they struggle to survive until their father is released from prison. By chance, Kate meets Michael when she visits Amy in East Berlin, and an instant connection is formed despite the danger a friendship with Americans poses for both Michael and Anika.
This is a wonderful and unique coming-of-age story, and I highly recommend it. It is beautifully written and I felt fully invested in the characters, each with their struggles, hopes, dreams, and triumphs. I wish it was possible to give this book ten stars. Sarah Brotherhood Chapman's debut novel is a real winner and I can't wait to read her future work.
This is a wonderful and unique coming-of-age story, and I highly recommend it. It is beautifully written and I felt fully invested in the characters, each with their struggles, hopes, dreams, and triumphs. I wish it was possible to give this book ten stars. Sarah Brotherhood Chapman's debut novel is a real winner and I can't wait to read her future work.
May 31, 2023
Awesome story of a young American living in Berlin during the cold war...there's mystery, suspense, romance, and horror of the conditions of the time. Well written, so much so that I laughed out loud and I cried silent tears. Would totally recommend for high school readers and above! Great debut novel, looking forward to more, by Sarah Brotherhood Chapman!
June 7, 2023
I’ve almost finished reading “Shadows of the West” for the second time. This is one of my favorite quotes that is so true for the times right now. Thank you Sarah Brotherhood Chapman - Author Page for this great story and enlightening read ~ still relevant in this time and age.
“I think that, ultimately, a society allowing for diverse thoughts and opinions is stronger, more interesting, more enriching-a kind of life worth living. No system is ever perfect; after all, humans create them, and not only are we all flawed, but each of us experiences the world through our own unique lenses.
So how do you make a system that works for everyone? I'm not sure, but it has to be a system that, like ourselves, can grow-evolve with and embrace-our humanity. Maybe it's something that is never finished. A system shouldn't be carved into stone, it should evolve as we evolve.
But, no, I don't believe that you get anywhere by forcing people to think the same." I paused.
There were whispers, translations. "I guess we'd have to agree that our humanity should be non-negotiable. Lose it, and you've lost everything.”
“I think that, ultimately, a society allowing for diverse thoughts and opinions is stronger, more interesting, more enriching-a kind of life worth living. No system is ever perfect; after all, humans create them, and not only are we all flawed, but each of us experiences the world through our own unique lenses.
So how do you make a system that works for everyone? I'm not sure, but it has to be a system that, like ourselves, can grow-evolve with and embrace-our humanity. Maybe it's something that is never finished. A system shouldn't be carved into stone, it should evolve as we evolve.
But, no, I don't believe that you get anywhere by forcing people to think the same." I paused.
There were whispers, translations. "I guess we'd have to agree that our humanity should be non-negotiable. Lose it, and you've lost everything.”
August 10, 2024
Shadow of the West was a page turner that kept me on my toes. Whether about the main character’s love life, or about the story’s counterpart in East Berlin, I didn’t expect the different twists as we navigated the two occupied areas of the city through Kate’s eyes. This story details a critical moment in history, one that somehow only merits half a page in U.S world history text books. The story allows the reader to understand the complexities of living life in a city occupied by different nations and different ideologies. Exploring themes of identity, freedom, friendship, and belonging, Shadow of the West is a must read for all ages.
June 6, 2023
A captivating YA book about the daughter of a diplomat who begins at yet another school but this time it’s high school in divided Berlin during the Cold War. Prepare yourself for a riveting story about friendship, love, danger, and courage. Hard to put this book down!
December 20, 2023
I enjoyed this coming-of-age story set in West and East Berlin in 1977. The setting was very detailed and believable; it's obvious the author lived there for a while. (I'm a little familiar with Berlin from a couple of visits--one in 1985, to both East and West-- and reading a lot about the period.) Two American girls, Kate and Amy, become friends while attending the West Berlin American school; their parents are diplomats, and Amy lives in the East where her father works. Kate is new at the school and falls in with Amy's friends, including the handsome Will. She joins the track team and enjoys the wild night life of '70s Berlin, and chafes under the restrictive diplomatic and regime rules. But as she grows closer to Will, on a fateful trip to visit Amy in East Berlin Kate meets Michael, an East German young man, and finds herself attracted to him. Alternating chapters are told in first person POV by Kate and in the 3rd person POV for Michael and his sister Annika. In contrast to the loving home life of Kate, Michael and Annika are barely surviving in dark dreary East Berlin. Michael's mother is dead and his father imprisoned, and his brother was killed crossing the Berlin Wall. Twenty-one year old Annika is in a horrible predicament: she was raped by an East German official and is now pregnant with his child, which he insists she will surrender to him when it is born. The storylines converge as Kate arranges more visits to meet with Michael, although she is torn over what to do about Will, and she gets involved in Annika's situation. A very dramatic ending had me turning pages to see what happened next! The author's note at the end explains how the story came to be, as her friends would ask her how she came to be lifelong friends with a former East German guy; I would love to learn more from her about just how much of these teen escapades really happened to her!
I received a copy of this book from the LibraryThing Early reviewers program in exchange for my review. (And it was shipped from Germany! Autographed! Very cool!)
I received a copy of this book from the LibraryThing Early reviewers program in exchange for my review. (And it was shipped from Germany! Autographed! Very cool!)
November 16, 2023
Shadow of the West by Sarah Brotherhood Chapman is a compelling narrative woven from the threads of historical events, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of teenage life against the backdrop of a divided Berlin in 1977. Through the eyes of Kate, an American diplomat's daughter, we delve into a coming-of-age journey that explores the bonds of friendship and the stirrings of first love within the shadows of the Berlin Wall.
Kate's story intersects with diverse characters, including her steadfast friend Amy, who navigates life across the divide, and Will, who ignites the flames of young romance. The plot thickens when Kate's curiosity about the East leads her to Amy's home, where they encounter Michael and Anika, two individuals stifled by their oppressive surroundings. It's a tale of resilience, as Kate ultimately becomes the key to liberating Michael and Anika from their dire circumstances.
The novel's heart lies in its exploration of friendship's power to bridge the gaps of geography and ideology. Chapman skillfully challenges the notion that stability comes solely from staying in one place, proposing instead that it's through the richness of varied experiences that one can achieve genuine openness and understanding.
This story resonates with those who appreciate historical fiction, teen drama, and romance while engaging in weighty discussions on individuality, freedom of thought, and the concept of equality versus uniformity.
I recommend Shadow of the West for its insightful portrayal of East Berlin's ambiance, though I would caution readers that some German expressions remain untranslated. Nonetheless, Chapman's narrative is an accessible and thought-provoking read that sheds light on the era's societal nuances.
Kate's story intersects with diverse characters, including her steadfast friend Amy, who navigates life across the divide, and Will, who ignites the flames of young romance. The plot thickens when Kate's curiosity about the East leads her to Amy's home, where they encounter Michael and Anika, two individuals stifled by their oppressive surroundings. It's a tale of resilience, as Kate ultimately becomes the key to liberating Michael and Anika from their dire circumstances.
The novel's heart lies in its exploration of friendship's power to bridge the gaps of geography and ideology. Chapman skillfully challenges the notion that stability comes solely from staying in one place, proposing instead that it's through the richness of varied experiences that one can achieve genuine openness and understanding.
This story resonates with those who appreciate historical fiction, teen drama, and romance while engaging in weighty discussions on individuality, freedom of thought, and the concept of equality versus uniformity.
I recommend Shadow of the West for its insightful portrayal of East Berlin's ambiance, though I would caution readers that some German expressions remain untranslated. Nonetheless, Chapman's narrative is an accessible and thought-provoking read that sheds light on the era's societal nuances.
August 25, 2023
Books about the Cold War have been my favorite for years. Very little is written about it for teens. They know almost nothing. I jumped at the chance to read this book so I could get it into the hands of my students. We have Kate who is. and American. As the daughter of a diplomat she moves a lot. This time they are in West Berlin. She meets Amy, whose father is a diplomat stationed on the east side of Berlin. Amy spends a lot of time at Kate’s house. Kate goes to visit Amy and meets Michael. Michael and his sister are barely surviving on the east side. Of course Kate and Michael meet. This is dangerous for Michael and his sister as the Stasi watch everything.
I enjoyed this book because the author is the daughter of a diplomat who had similar experiences to that of Kate. I enjoyed this also because I worked with two teachers and taught their daughter. They would tell me stories of living in embassies around the world, especially Russia. Their daughter at times was clueless as to how things actually worked in those countries because they were sheltered from a lot of the things people in those country went through, all because they were a diplomat’s child. I highly recommend this book. I believe it should be on every high school shelf. I won a copy from LibraryThing’s Early Reviewer Giveaway.
I enjoyed this book because the author is the daughter of a diplomat who had similar experiences to that of Kate. I enjoyed this also because I worked with two teachers and taught their daughter. They would tell me stories of living in embassies around the world, especially Russia. Their daughter at times was clueless as to how things actually worked in those countries because they were sheltered from a lot of the things people in those country went through, all because they were a diplomat’s child. I highly recommend this book. I believe it should be on every high school shelf. I won a copy from LibraryThing’s Early Reviewer Giveaway.
June 11, 2023
Absolutely enjoyed "Shadow of the West" by Sarah Brotherhood Chapman. I was fortunate enough to have been born in West Germany and spent the majority of my childhood there. My mother is German, so I have also taken many trips to this lovely country. My cousin's IT company purchased a company in the former East German sector of Dresden and I was able to travel there with her a couple of years after the Wall came down. It was such an educational experience, and experience that I will never forget. With that being said, Ms. Chapman did a truly amazing job of describing how Germany was during the 1970's. I loved that she chose to writer her novel through the eyes of high school students and young adults. This is a great novel for anyone that wants to have a better understanding of this time in history, or wants to relive this time in our history.
Looking forward to reading additional books by this amazing author!
Looking forward to reading additional books by this amazing author!
November 25, 2023
Wonderful Reading!
I so enjoyed reading Shadow of the West by Sarah Brotherhood Chapman. The author weaves together so many intriguing elements of Cold War history, life on both sides of the Iron Curtain, the joys and stresses of growing up in a diplomat’s family, and 1970's culture, with the endearing tale of an American teenage girl in love with two young men - one on each side of The Wall – and the parallel story of a young woman in the East desperate to save her child from being taken by a cold, cruel Stasi official. Well done, Ms. Chapman!
I so enjoyed reading Shadow of the West by Sarah Brotherhood Chapman. The author weaves together so many intriguing elements of Cold War history, life on both sides of the Iron Curtain, the joys and stresses of growing up in a diplomat’s family, and 1970's culture, with the endearing tale of an American teenage girl in love with two young men - one on each side of The Wall – and the parallel story of a young woman in the East desperate to save her child from being taken by a cold, cruel Stasi official. Well done, Ms. Chapman!
December 15, 2024
Beautifully Written
I attended Berlin American High School in the late 80’s. This brought back so many memories of my high school years in the divided city. The story Chapman crafted is so beautifully written, it really captured the heavy difference of East Berlin from the bustling western side. Katie reminded me of myself on my first day of school, that feeling of missing your last post and friends and the possibilities of new friendships and experiences. I know it’ll be a reread and I’ll be recommending it friends, those who attended BAHS and those who didn’t.
I attended Berlin American High School in the late 80’s. This brought back so many memories of my high school years in the divided city. The story Chapman crafted is so beautifully written, it really captured the heavy difference of East Berlin from the bustling western side. Katie reminded me of myself on my first day of school, that feeling of missing your last post and friends and the possibilities of new friendships and experiences. I know it’ll be a reread and I’ll be recommending it friends, those who attended BAHS and those who didn’t.
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December 4, 2023Wonderfull
It is obvious with every word that this story is filled with real, and greatly cherished, memories. Somehow, they not only gave me a glimpse at a world that I only knew about in writing, but also brought back memories of my own adolescence . Beautiful book Sarah Chapman!
It is obvious with every word that this story is filled with real, and greatly cherished, memories. Somehow, they not only gave me a glimpse at a world that I only knew about in writing, but also brought back memories of my own adolescence . Beautiful book Sarah Chapman!
July 1, 2023
Touching coming-of-age braided with a nailbiting drama upon a backdrop of the Cold War, plus a David Bowie cameo! Sign me up! A real gem.
December 30, 2023
It is ideal for young adults. I’m in my sixties and didn’t love the first part but the second half read like a spy novel. Riveting!
February 13, 2025
Great depiction of what it was like living in Berlin during the time Berlin was a divided city with a wall around it.
March 31, 2024
The Berlin Wall was such a mainstay for so long that we never thought it would come down. For those who don't remember, this is a great story of living on both sides of the Wall. Told through the lives of American teenagers whose dads are posted there, the reader gets a true sense of the culture of both West and East Berlin, especially the paranoia created by the Stasi.
I was either going to love this book or hate it because, like the author, I'm a foreign service brat too. We left the States when I was three years old and I came back to live here for my senior year in high school. The author nailed the life of diplo-kids. Although we missed out on some quintessential American experiences growing up, our unique lifestyles and cultural experiences more than made up for it. Reading this book felt like coming home and for a foreign service brat, that is rare indeed.
I was either going to love this book or hate it because, like the author, I'm a foreign service brat too. We left the States when I was three years old and I came back to live here for my senior year in high school. The author nailed the life of diplo-kids. Although we missed out on some quintessential American experiences growing up, our unique lifestyles and cultural experiences more than made up for it. Reading this book felt like coming home and for a foreign service brat, that is rare indeed.
October 23, 2024
Shadow of the West: A Story by Divided Berlin by Sarah Brotherhood Chapman is set in Berlin during the cold war when it was divided by a wall. The one part of this book follows Kate, a diplomat's daughter, in West Berlin through her cross-country running career as part of school, her friendship with Amy and her love for Will. At the same time, we learn about life in the East through Michael and Anika, who live a hard life that only worsens when Anika gets raped and is expected to give birth to a child she will have to give up. When Kate and her friends from the West meet Michael and Anika in the East, we are faced with a story of love, bravery and fear as we are informed of the many dark secrets.
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