My Crossings

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The narrative recounts the author's journey across the Atlantic on six ocean liners, beginning as an eleven-year-old fleeing Nazi Germany. His experiences evolve as he later serves in World War II and returns to Germany, eventually becoming the first American co-principal of the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin. Interwoven with his personal story are insights into his parents' musical careers in classical music, highlighting their influence before and after World War I. This autobiographical account captures significant historical moments of the 20th century.