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Urchin on the Beat
The Tale of a Bad Adolescence and Its Joyful ConclusionBy Uwe Siemon-Netto, Uwe NettoNarrated by Charles FoxLength5h 7m
About this audiobook
Urchin on the Beat
is the captivating second volume of Uwe Siemon-Netto's memoir series, detailing his tumultuous teenage years in post-war Germany. The story picks up in 1947, where young Uwe endures daily persecution in the Soviet-controlled zone, targeted by his Communist teacher for being a Christian. Desperate for freedom, he escapes to West Germany, leaving behind his beloved grandmother, who had protected him from Nazi indoctrination.
In West Germany, Uwe's challenges continue. He lives alone in a freezing attic, works menial jobs to survive, and attends a boarding school with an unusual religious atmosphere. Despite these struggles, his passion for art and writing blossoms, leading him to contribute to a local newspaper.
Uwe's life takes a significant turn when he hones his language skills in England and France and begins training as a journalist. By age 21, he is a desk editor at the Associated Press, launching a distinguished career in international journalism.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length5 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byCharles Fox
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateDec 17, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Opening
9Chaptersix
2Prologue
10Chapterseven
3Intro
11Chaptereight
4Chapterone
12Chapternine
5Chaptertwo
13Chapterten
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6Chapterthree
14Chaptereleven
7Chapterfour
15Closing
8Chapterfive
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