20 Years since the Fall of the Wall |
2009 is the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall falling. Ending of the Cold War. Division and Reunification.
Berlin is focusing on the anniversary. With special exhibitions events surrounding 20 Years of a Changing Berlin,and a spectacular 'Festival of Freedom' at the Brandenburg Gate in Autumn. A great time to visit Berlin.
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Also check out this interesting show in Los Angeles coming to Berlin soon.
Recent favorite books about Berlin |
Many clients have asked about interesting books about Berlin. Here is a list of some recent favorites:
After the Wall: Confessions from an East German Childhood and the Life that Came Next. By Jana Hensel
What if you woke up one day and your country was gone? Who would you be? A story of what happened after the fall of East Germany .
Refuge in Hell: How Berlin's Jewish Hospital Outlasted the Nazis by Daniel B. Silver
One of the clearest windows into Jewish life in Nazi Berlin during World War II
Berlin Games: How the Nazis Stole the Olympic Dream by Guy Walters
The 1936 Olympics were nothing less than the most political sporting event of the 20th century.
Stella: One Woman's True Tale of Evil, Betrayal, and Survival in Hitler's Germany by Peter Wyden
Stella is a haunting saga, a disturbing search for answer to the question: How far will a person go to suvive?
A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City by Anonymous
A richly detailed, clear- eyed account of the effects of war and enemy occupation on a civilian population
New Testimonial from Norway |
 "I can warmly recommend Jeremy Minsberg, The Berlin Expert, to anyone travelling to Berlin interested in more than just taking pictures.
I planned a long-weekend to Berlin with my wife and a few friends and luckily found a chat that recommended The Berlin Expert. After a very successful tour with Jeremy I will try to get a guide whenever I visit a new city. It was the highlight of our trip and turned a normal short holiday into an unforgettable experience. Jeremy was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and receptive. We gained an insight of Berlin that isn't possible by reading guides or by (ouch) taking a bus tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jeremy and the time spent with him. We will remember Berlin with a better understanding of what Berlin has been and what it has now become. Job well done Jeremy !!!
Our very best regards,
Scott and the gang from Oslo, Norway"
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