Cinematic historical fiction at its finest, Skating on Thin Ice, will have you captivated from start to finish. With its exceptional narrative technique, a credible and stimulating plotline (based on family memories), this snapshot of life before and after WWII from a Prussian perspective is an unforgettable book. The difficulties of farming life, the importance of strong work ethics, the insight into family dynamics, squabbles and relationships and the growing pains of children entering adulthood are superbly depicted. Threaded amongst this authentic backdrop is a love story, an...