Out of Place: Coming of Age in Cold War West Germany - Softcover

Mary E. McKnight

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1647427266 ISBN 13: 9781647427269

Publisher: She Writes Press, 2024

Synopsis

Relocated with her family to Cold War-era West Germany, Army Brat and middle sister of three Mary grapples with the torment exacted by her older sister, the high moral expectations of her military father, and societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles during the rise of the feminism movement. Through the transformative power of place, travel, and the people she encounters, Mary embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about social justice and finding her voice in a world still shaped by male dominance.

Rich with historical context, Out of Place is a poignant and compelling exploration of identity, personal growth, and the enduring strength that comes from embracing one's purpose.

About this title

About the Author

Mary E. McKnight is an avid observer of people, a teacher of young children, a co-owner of an herb garden (Split Stone Farm LLC), a painter, and a lover of cats. She lives for kindness, creativity, and her amazing daughter. Her writing is the creative expression that feeds her soul, and she enjoys writing in a variety of genres. If she wasn't her, she would probably be the Lorax. She lives in Ellicott City, Maryland, with her partner and their tortie, Abbey Rhodes.

Edition details

• Publisher: She Writes Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1647427266
• ISBN 13: 9781647427269
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384