Song in a Nazi Night

At first, Esther and Gerhard Claassen, as well as sons Chris and Hermann (in the Hitler Youth) are hopeful about the "New Germany." Because Hitler’s cause seems noble, they and other German Mennonites have allowed their traditional commitment to peace to weaken.

But soon fear clutches Esther’s heart. Adolph Hitler’s recent decrees and rantings threaten their entire family. As the evil mounts, Doctor Rosenbaum asks the Claassens to shelter his Jewish daughter Ruth in their farm community. To their horror, a betrayal within the household spells doom for Ruth.

And can they piece together enough of their tattered faith to find guidance through the Nazi Night?

Award winning author, James D. Yoder, was born in Kansas City, Missouri. His stories reflect his Midwestern roots. A graduate of Goshen College, Goshen Biblical Seminary, CMSU, and holding a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, KC, his career included teaching, clergy, and university psychologist. Lucy of the Trail of Tears is Yoder’s fifth novel. His Echoes Along the Sweetbrier was a Semi-Finalist in the 2005 Independent Book Publisher’s Contest. His books have won regional and state Best Book awards. Jim lives with his wife, Lonabelle, in Hesston, Kansas.

Selected works by this author:
Echoes Along the Sweetbrier
Mudball Sam
The Yoder Outsiders
Lucy of the Trail of Tears
Song in a Nazi Night