Dorothea Gutzeit: Be True and Serve

A fascinating view of the "other side" in World War II, on the domestic front. Born in Berlin, Dorothea Gutzeit (1921 – 2005 ) spent her formative years in Nazi Germany and in her war-torn city. She then forged a new life in Canada.

"An amazing family story of courage and immigration." — Siegfried Hansch (German-Canadian Business Association)

"An authentic and absorbing account of one woman's courage, tracing her life from early 20th century Germany to a new and challenging life in Canada,
drawing on diaries, certificates and various documents, along with memories shared." — H. Zobl (Professor Emeritus, Carleton University)

Daughter Irene Riznek (Koenigsberger) was born in Germany and came to Canada as a child. She prepared this autobiography based on historical certificates, documents and Annenpas records, and on her mother's notes and their many conversations. She has a son and a daughter, and lives in Ontario.