What kind of future do you envision for each member of the Aust family? Do you have an opinion about how each of their lives might play out?

Book Clubs In Our Midst by Nancy Jensen Discussion
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What kind of future do you envision for each member of the Aust family? Do you have an opinion about how each of their lives might play out?

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Their “American dreams” were disrupted. IF they’re resilient they’ll find a pathway. The parents will hopefully find a new life together. Kurt is likely to find work using his knowledge and skills, but he’ll be disillusioned about what freedom means in America. Gerhard’s future is quite difficult to envision.

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I doubt Otto and Kurt will ever return to America. They’ll probably find jobs in Germany - lots of rebuilding to do - but I’m sure their lives would be difficult.

Gerhard, I’m even less optimistic about. Between being disabled and being gay, I don’ know that he’ll ever have a happy life. Nina is a survivor and I imagine will carry on no matter what.

The whole book left me somewhat sad for the fate of this family.

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I agree with Kim regarding the fate of the family. Internment will forever affect them.

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