2nd Radio Interview with Deanna Spingola - January 29, 2013

Here's the link for the 2nd radio interview I did with Deanna Spingola.  I am interested in hearing your comments and will be available to answer any questions you may have.  Remember, I will be returning on February 5, 2013, for the next installment to talk about my new book "Through Innocent Eyes - The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth!"  Thank you for listening!  ~ Cindy~

http://kiwi6.com/file/37y263ipxx

January 23, 2013 - Radio Interview with Deanna Spingola - Part I

Here is another link to the Jan. 23, 2013 interview with Deanna Spingola speaking with me about my book "Through Innocent Eyes" - Part I 

http://kiwi6.com/file/qo9jhc840h?autostart&utm_source=http%3A%2F%2Fcynthiasandor.blogspot.com%2F&utm_medium=rand&utm_content=qo9jhc840h&utm_campaign=hotlink

Copy and paste into browser.  This link records how many listeners and how many downloads! :) 

Comments on First Radio Interview with Deanna Spingola

COMMENTS: 

In the meantime, here are the comments that are just starting to come in!  

 Jim P said: "Heard your interview on Deanna Spingola's show. Wow! What a story. It was a special message for me to hear today. Can't wait to read it. God bless your mom."  

Karen R said "You're mom sounds like she was a great lady!  Thank you so much for sharing her story with me."

Marie D said "I've never heard about Landjahr Lager before!  My grandmother was in the BDM. She's not around anymore, but I will ask my mother.  I'll get your book today and read it too!  Thanks for sharing!" 

H.N. from You Tube wrote: "Congratulations on your book! I just picked up my copy at Barnes and Noble. I also requested my local library to get it in. I have not read any of it yet,but it looks delightful to those of us interested in that very unique time. Judging from the chapter titles---"Walpurgis Night" and so forth---I think you will transport back in time to those days,and let us experience it just like those girls did! i became interested in the BDM myself years ago..and have done a certain amount of research on the subject. However,most books on the BDM are either pejorative or give short shrift to the subject,or are overly scholarly. I think your book will be a refreshing change!"

From J4G:  The highly propagandized and demonized "HJ" was not the nefarious youth brainwashing organization as always portrayed in mainstream literature. According to my first-hand sources who were in it, they were taught useful life skills, survival and conservation skills, positive social values, morals, honor and personal discipline, duty and community service, pride in their racial and cultural heritage, respect for others, respect for their environment, as well as, about the propaganda utilized by the enemies of Germany. Not violence and hatred! It was only late in the war with all fronts collapsing were some given hasty training in the use of weapons for self-defense and resistance, particularly against the advancing Red Army in eastern Germany, as well as with air defense stations. They also reinforced education, the goal was to be educated as well as being physically fit and developed. ~ J4G

Marie H. from Palm Harbor, Florida said:  "I just finished listening to your radio interview. It's great, I enjoyed it. You did fantastic! More power to you! Great job! You, you keep up the good work w/ your book. You'll get there. I have faith in you. I've send the link w/ your radio interview to everyone I know : ) I'm proud of you & you are really fantastic talking & being interviewed, being able to hold your own ground : ), not sounding nervous. You are a pro! May peace and love follow you always!"

T.L. Said " Hi Cynthia!  I am listening to your radio interview on Deanna's show.  I have been teaching myself true history for a few years and waking up to all the lies about WWI and WWII. I love your interview and you are awesome! God bless you and the memory of your wonderful mother.  What an amazing story, so important on so many levels."
  

Insights about "Through Innocent Eyes - The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth"

I have been receiving many comments on my Facebook page about my mother that I would like to share some thoughts with you.

Even though my mother is gone and lives in heaven now, it is a small tribute to her that I can write about her life's story...... maybe, a part of me still misses the times we could have had together. Or maybe it is because my mother had such an impact on my life? I do not know. She taught me so many things in life and I listened to her! For instance, one time she said "Cindy, forget about what it costs. See the world while you are young! Look at me, I saved all my life to travel around the world and look at me now. At the age of 61, I am dying from cancer and will not be able to make my dream come true. Make all your dreams come true for what ever you put your mind to doing, you can accomplish!" And I did! There is so much that I have accomplished in my life.... I have traveled to 20 countries and into over 400 cities! I listened to her when she said "buy stocks and real estate." Why? Because, she was in the Board of Directors office as their 'server' because of her excellent work ethics of being a waitress! My mother was privy to standing in the same room as the CFO, CEO, President, Vice President, etc, to the head honchos for American Can Company back in the '70's and 80's. She stood in the room, kept her mouth shut and listened to what they were saying... and she heard and she shared it with me! Money is not everything. It's how many people's lives you can touch while you are alive ~ what I can share with those around me. I've jump out of a perfectly good airplane twice, broke my leg in the process, and kept moving forward! The deaths of my parents, having cancer twice, a divorce and breaking my back in two place due to a motorcycle accident could not keep me down! Life is short. One day I woke up and saw these beautiful 20 year old models in a tv commercial and I thought... "where the hell did the time go?" I am now 52 years old! I hold a Master's Captain license to pilot a 100 gross ton vessel, 200 miles off shore, anywhere in the world, became a Travel Channel graduate where they used some of my short video pieces on their tv show, produced my own television shows, and wrote for various magazines, including an article which is now unavailable in the "SS United States Fastest Ship in the World - 50th Anniversary" book by Turner Publishing. And really, what does it all come down too? How much money you make? No. Having the biggest house on the street? The fancy car? No! I believe the secret is to learn a little bit every day and before you know it, you have learned a lot and can share this with your friends. I value each and everyone of you as my friend. I hope when you read "Through Innocent Eyes," you will see what I learned, from my mother, who learned this while she was in the Bund Deutscher Maedel. Now, with this said, can you really tell me that the Hitler Youth was all that bad? I would LOVE to know everyone who's parents was in the HJ and have them share their moral character standards with me. We must live with an in integrity for then only can the world become a better place! Love you all! Thank you for reading!!!!!!!  ~ Cindy ~ Hopeful #1 New York Times Bestseller - Historical Non-Fiction Author!

Author Received First Book Order

Hello Everyone!

I am so happy to announce that my first book order has arrived!  At this time, there will be a limited number of soft and hard copies of "Through Innocent Eyes" autographed by myself.

If you are interested in receiving an autograph copy of the book, please send:

Hard cover - $48.00
Soft cover - $34.00
(includes shipping and handling)

to:

Cynthia A. Sandor
3905 Tampa Rd # 422
Oldsmar, FL 34677

Or, click on the link above to order directly from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble or Balboa Press and hold onto the book until the next time I see you at one of the book signing events!

Thank you so much for your interest in reading the true, historical, non-fiction story about Gertrude Kerschner and her moral character upbringing in Landjahr Lager Seidorf!

~ Cindy ~

Reviews on "Through Innocent Eyes - The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth"

D.M. - From Ohio said:  " Love your book and wish more stories from the German side of the war were written."

RSJR - From New York wrote to me and said:  "It is unconditionally understood that this book "THROUGH INNOCENT EYES: The Chosen girls of The Hitler Youth" will be the foundation of countless WWII era research studies, articles, publications and discussions worldwide. History professors and students alike will benefit from the personal photos, letters and information this publication has to offer. For decades, Western culture was only aware of The Anne Frank Diary - now there is another diary for mankind to consider."

I.B. - From Florida said: "Dear Cynthia A. Sandor, I am reading your book. It is taking me back, to the Fuhrer, "Hitler", BACK TO THAT ERA... I am enjoying it so much.... It feels am right back there watching every single move your family made. WELL WRITTEN! Kudos to you! . Your true family history, story book may make it to the movies, dear... I plan to finish reading it in a couple of days... then will rated.. it is a great history book! Congratulations! Keep writing! I love reading Autobiographies too! I highly recommend your book. Than you!"

T.C. - From Indiana said "Are you going to discuss your book as a guest on one of NPR's shows, possibly Diane Rehm, or Book TV? Maybe make the rounds on the bookstore circuit?"

J.D. - From Virginia said: "What a great book. It's about time something real and positive was written. Ann Franks book is fiction."

K.G. said "Hi Cynthia! I am going to order the book today."

Table of Contents

TABLE of  CONTENTS

Glossary and Abbreviations of Terms . . . . . . . . . xiii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxix

Part One
Preparing to Become a Hitler Youth . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .3
A Young Girl in Service . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sports Afternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Social Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Meaning of the Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Hike on the Reisalpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 96
Th e Angel’s Voice Whispers . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .. . 117

Part Two
Becoming a Member of the Hitler Youth . . . . . . . . . 139
Hitler Youth Indoctrination Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Responsibilities of the Girls in the HJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Part Three
Country Service Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . 203
Landjahr Lager Seidorf . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Walpurgis Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 237
Celebrating with the Farmers . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  264
Our Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Th e Freedom of the Flame . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . 292
Theater Performance. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . 311
The Big Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Our Time Nears the End . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . 346
Epilogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  361
Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

PS: For some reason, it is all lined up on the draft, but not when published.  Sorry about that.

Autograph Copies of Through Innocent Eyes

Happy New Year to everyone and I want to thank you so much for your interest in Gertrude Kerschner, and "Through Innocent Eyes - The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth!

This year is getting off to a fantastic start.  As a new author, the response to "Through Innocent Eyes - The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth" is overwhelming!  It is amazing how fast the word is spreading on the internet, especially with Facebook and the WWII re-enactment groups.

My Facebook page is: Cynthia A. Sandor.  Many people are requesting signed copies of the book.  Autograph copies of the Hard Covers are selling for $48.00, and the soft covers are $34.00 (includes shipping and handling in the United States). Overseas shipping include an addition $20.  Therefore, if you live outside of the United States and want a hard copy of the book, the cost is: $68 and a soft copy will cost $54.00. Until I set up my pay pal account, please send a check to the following address:

Cynthia A. Sandor
3905 Tampa Rd #422
Oldsmar, FL 34677

The first print run of the Hard Covers has a very special spine which is not available on the paperback copies of the book.  And those of you who currently have a hard back copy of the book, take off the dust jacket and take a look at your 'unique surprise!'

In addition,  I am planning on doing a book signing at the Dade Battlefield event on March 2 - 3, 2013 in Bushnell, Florida. For more information, please visit my event page on Facebook.  Thank you everyone for your interest and I look forward to meeting your personally!

Or, if you'd like to, you may purchase the book from one of the links above (at the top of the home page) and a copy will be mailed to you directly.  I'll sign it once I catch up with you at one of the book signing events!  In the meantime, if you have any questions, or comments, please feel free to sign up below and email me anytime!

 ~ Cindy ~