The Vision of Emma Blau by Ursula Hegi

[onegoodbook_blog]

This historical fiction novel is a great read for anyone who is looking for a book that transcends the time in which it is set. It takes place during a turbulent time in the U.S. and throughout Europe, the years just before WW II, during the war, and the resulting years. This is the story of an immigrant who left Germany when he was a teenager and worked his way up the ladder of success here in the U.S. But it's not just an inspiring story - it's beautifully written in that the characters are complex and yet human, and they must learn how to be Americans in a land that still sees them as foreigners. Hegi is my latest favorite author!

[Reuben 92]

Thanks, this sounds like a good read. What does the title refer to? It was the title that drew me in!