Horst Biesold’s Crying Hands treats a neglected aspect of the Holocaust: the fate of the deaf in Nazi Germany. His book covers a story that has remained almost unknown. In the United States; even in Germany; few are aware that during the Nazi era human beings–men; women; and children–with impaired hearing were sterilized against their will; and even fewer know that many of the deaf were also murdered.
#1254411 in Books Smithsonian Books 1997-09-17 1997-09-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.01 x .54 x 5.99l; .91 #File Name: 1560987529240 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What was it like to be a fighter pilot in China in 1944By Flying PhotographerIn this book; the author presents part of his biography; giving a brief glimpse into his early years; followed by a more detailed look into his training as a fighter pilot in the USAAF; and then presenting his war service in China from late 1943 until early 1945; when he returned to the US.Overall; the book is written in an autobiographical and rather understated style; which makes it easy for the reader to follow Don's path becoming an Army Air Force pilot and his operational flying in China. We hear of so many of his pilot colleagues being killed (in combat; training and even simple non-flying accidents) that it makes one wonder how this high casualty rate would be handled in today's world...it is a testimony to the incredible war effort in the US during WWII. The author's little detached writing style may be explained by his advanced age when he wrote this book and the many years that had passed since the events happened; although this does not mean that the book is lacking interesting details. Unfortunately; the book rather abruptly ends with a chapter about his next assignment once back in the US as an aspiring test pilot; which happens to be the first chapter of his other book; Fighter Pilot's Heaven: Flight Testing the Early Jets. In other words; the second half of his memoirs are in another book that you will have to buy to read what happened next! Considering the somewhat short page count of both books; they could have easily been kept together as one volume.There are some very interesting and rare photographs included in the book; representing a fitting complement to the easy-reading text.If it would be possible I would rate the book 3.5 stars; considering the informative text and that there is not such a wealth of books dealing with CIB theater of war; as well as the somewhat isolated time period in the author's life included in it. I just wish the author would have compiled a complete autobiography in one volume; but in any case you will find a lot of interesting information in this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John EiswirthThoroughly enjoyed a different perspective. Most of my Flying Tigers reading were AVG.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fine readBy Kindle Customer PBOne of the better fighter pilot memoirs covering the often neglected CBI theater. I recommended it. Written by an individual that went on to other strong achievements in life.
