Under a Leafless Tree: The Story of Helga Meyer, a Mormon Girl from East Prussia

by Helga Meyer and Lark Evans Galli Helga's story is featured in the forthcoming Saints, Vol. 3, Boldy, Nobly, and Independent, 1893-1955 Now available in paperback and ebook. "A wonderfully crafted and engaging narrative!" — Jill Mulvay Derr "Helga Meyer's story is simply amazing." — Association for Mormon Letters"This is a remarkable book." — The Exponent II "What an important, poignant story. I can hear Helga’s voice as I read it." — Linda K. Newell "Brings to life an important, but previously little known, part of our history." — Claudia L. Bushman   Available in ebook for Kindle, Google Play, Kobo, and Apple. Also available through Amazon. Download a free sample preview. Book Description: Imagine if the world you grew up in ceased to exist. In her own words, Helga Meyer tells of the disintegration of her hometown in Tilsit, East Prussia. From an idyllic childhood to persecutions for her curious, new faith, to the challenge of saluting Nazi troops while quietly