Editorial assistant Stand Bull said and we agree that “Sometimes truth is more incredible than fiction, and this is one of those times!” This is a true story narrated by the descendants of characters that lived during World War II. The article has shredded the author’s own reflections on his book.

This book 'Letters to Doberitz' is a story of love and war and its effects on the characters that lived it. Events that remained unpopular for 100 years until Derek thought otherwise. A true family story passed down through generations finally penned down for future generations to read and remember. Two very different wars faced by two different people, father, and son. Sketched in a prisoner-of-war camp in Germany and a family home in Bristol. A compelling story from the history, about the deceitful years and letters full of lies, all to protect a beloved.

Multi-talented Derek is a semi-retired entrepreneur, inventor, and poet. He decided to entrust the family story told to him so many times to paper, to preserve it for future generations. His writing received enough applaud to encourage him to get it published. 

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