Urchin on the Beat

The Tale of a Bad Adolescence and Its Joyful Conclusion

Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, Uwe Siemon-Netto

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1517 Publishing
13 August 2024

Biography: general; Memoirs; Media, information & communication industries

Series: Urchin Series

Urchin on the Beat

is the captivating second volume of Uwe Siemon-Netto's memoir series, detailing his tumultuous teenage years in post-war Germany. The story picks up in 1947, where young Uwe endures daily persecution in the Soviet-controlled zone, targeted by his Communist teacher for being a Christian. Desperate for freedom, he escapes to West Germany, leaving behind his beloved grandmother, who had protected him from Nazi indoctrination. In West Germany, Uwe's challenges continue. He lives alone in a freezing attic, works menial jobs to survive, and attends a boarding school with an unusual religious atmosphere. Despite these struggles, his passion for art and writing blossoms, leading him to contribute to a local newspaper. Uwe's life takes a significant turn when he hones his language skills in England and France and begins training as a journalist. By age 21, he is a desk editor at the Associated Press, launching a distinguished career in international journalism.

By: Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, Uwe Siemon-Netto
Imprint: 1517 Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781962654647
ISBN 10: 1962654648
Series: Urchin Series
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 13 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Uwe Siemon-Netto is a lay theologian and internationally renowned journalist from Leipzig, Germany. He reported on major world events for 60 years. Having survived the Allied bombing of his hometown as a child, he grew up to cover the construction of the Berlin Wall, the Kennedy assassination in Dallas, and the Vietnam War. Dr. Siemon-Netto and his wife, Karen, live in southern California as a writer and a Senior Distinguished Fellow of 1517.