Love conquers all, as the saying goes—even anonymous enemies. When a German girl and an American officer meet during World War II, they share aspirations, and together discover new meaning to “Love Thine Enemy.” When the war ends and he returns to the States, their love bridges the Atlantic Ocean for three long years and proves a lasting prelude to their fifty-year marriage.
Helga Ruge, wife of American Foreign Service Officer Neil Ruge, looks back on twenty fascinating years of life that combine tales of joy and hardship, the extraordinary and the everyday. The author highlights the episodes she remembers most: their first meeting, fateful reunion, marriage in Palermo, Italy and stormy Atlantic crossing to the New World.
Helga’s vivid memory of her action-packed years as the wife of a diplomat and insatiable sightseer provides unique insight into the culture, geography, and people among whom she lived. A rich vicarious experience for those who enjoy travel, life, and love.
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