Without a doubt one of the best films about Hitler ever made. Traudl wrote her memoirs in 1947, consequently only two years after Hitler’s death and her own narrow escape from the Russians. Some of the fanaticism of Germany at that time turns your stomach. Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary by Traudl Junge ISBN 13: 9780297847205 ISBN 10: 0297847201 Hardcover; London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003; ISBN-13: 978-0297847205 Topics similar to or like Until the Final Hour. Some lives defy rational explanation as this autobiographical account attests. I happened to come across the film of the same title as the book and was blown away at the films brilliance. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. She was arrested and interrogated by the Soviets and released in December 1945. I think I would have more respect for her if she was a raging anti Semite then this laughable self serving account. Some of the fanaticism of Germany at that time turns your stomach. I watched the film Downfall before reading this and that is a very well made film and well worth watching if you have an interest in this subject. If you have not read the Milgram Experiment I recommend that as well to see what some of us are capable of (as Americans) with the right authority standing over our shoulder. She liked Hitler and spent may informal times with him over dinner and when travelling. Share to Twitter. I felt to some extent that she held back somewhat in explaining herself. It’s also not an attempt to make Hitler look human. item 7 Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary Junge 2004, 1st Print USA Book - Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary Junge 2004, 1st Print USA Book . Happy to have it come to an end! by Arcade Publishing. He's written in a more fatherly ideal, with some moments of his stereotypical behaviours. Start by marking “Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Traudl Junge presented something that few other's could accomplish -- she made Adolph Hitler appear human. The book also provides an interesting description of Hitler's private train; a subject which remains shrouded in mystery insofar as detail is concerned. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2016. She provided an interesting perspective of Hitler that I've never seen before. She even talks about it later. Which would have had consequences we can all predict now, only too well. It was not well written, lacked conviction, and at times seemed disingenuous. Perfect Until The Final Hour. It was quite unexpected for me that Traudl Junge’s memoirs proved to be so fascinating. And all with a tidy early-Emo haircut? Although Junge is not a particularly gifted or lyrical writer, her subject matter is fascinating. However, lest we think it was something unique to Germany we need only look at some of our political rallies and remember the some nine hundred people (including children) who drank the kool-aid in Jonestown. He's not painted as a madman; rather, as a fatherly, almost courtly figure presiding over a genteel, extended house party. I picked up this book because "Downfall," my all-time favorite movie, is based largely on this account. A young woman working as one of Hitler’s secretaries, the author shines a unique light on the dictator’s everyday life, effectively humanizing a creature so monstrous in history. The film is sublime, haunting and harrowing, showing how easy it was to fall into the trap Hitler sprung for the whole German nation, and how impossible it must have been to even think about getting out of it until it was way past too late. Traudl Junge was 22 years old and dreamt of a career as a ballerina, until the 'opportunity of her life' beckoned and she was appointed as Adolf Hitler's secretary. The most interesting section was towards the end, when she was describing the surreal atmosphere of life in the Berlin bunker at the end of the war that culminated in Hitler’s suicide. An interesting account by the youngest of Hitler's secretaries, Traudl Junge who worked for him from Dec. 1942 until the end. I learned that, many years ago while working as a secretary. 0:06 Traudl Junge was a brewer's daughter born in 1920 in Munich. Traudl Junge was 22 years old and dreamt of a career as a ballerina, until the 'opportunity of her life' beckoned. Until the Final Hour , also published as Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary or simply Hitler's Last Secretary is a memoir of the last days of Hitler's government, written by Traudl Junge in 1947, but not published until 2002 and 2003 . Hardcover – 2 April 2004. by Traudl Junge (Author), Melissa Muller (Editor), Anthea Bell (Translator) & 0 more. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The book is okay, but the story very impressive, The second half is significantly more interesting than the first, which mainly consists of her descriptions of the rooms and furniture in various buildings she lived and worked in for Hitler. Price: £1.40. She worked for him with horse blinders on and never bothered to take them off. It is a is unique account as she sees Hitler almost on a daily basis but, at the tie of her diaries, is unaware of the atrocities the Nazi's are committing. It took me FOREVER to get through this book. Although Junge is not a particularly gifted or lyrical writer, her subject matter is fascinating. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2011. Offered by Goldstone-Books. A photo for Junge's new identity card in 1945 . Until the Final Hour. Share to Pinterest. Frau Junge goes to some lengths to describe the 'private' Adolf Hitler and his mood swings which could change from kind and caring to a raging temper at the proverbial drop of a hat. Traudl Junge presented something that few other's could accomplish -- she made Adolph Hitler appear human. Der Untergang (Downfall), a strong German film, is largely based on this book, and is recommended. Some readers may reel at the idea of presenting a softer Hitler, yet I think that this view actually answers an essential question that any serious student of Nazi Ger. What an opportunity to read something from someone who was there. If they were we'd have less to fear. What she said in those interviews conveyed to me a heightened atmosphere that was surreal and veering on ghoulishness. Until the Final Hour (German: Bis Zur Letzten Stunde), also published as Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary or simply Hitler's Last Secretary is a memoir of the last days of Hitler's government, written by Traudl Junge in 1947, but not published till 2002 (in German) and 2003 (in English). $14.95: She provided an interesting perspective of Hitler that I've never seen before. Traudl Junge was the youngest secretary hired by Hitler, and the last one -- although he had at least three other secretaries, so her position wasn't totally unique. Traudl Junge was incredibly naive and yet she admits that there was something unsettling about living in such close proximity to Hitler - a nameless discontent that many of his closest staff shared and even spoke about among themselves. At parts, I wondered about the youthful naivety of Traudl Junge; apparently not understanding much of what happened around her. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. 4.6 out of 5 stars 117 ratings. Share. she was in the bunker and heard the final shot. Without question, Hitler was one of the most horrible men (if not THE most) in history. I just couldn't get into it. Share via email. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Try again. Some readers may reel at the idea of presenting a softer Hitler, yet I think that this view actually answers an essential question that any serious student of Nazi Germany asks -- what was it that people saw in Hitler that made them want to follow him at all costs (literally). I found it a remarkable account by Frau Junge, because it is very clear that Traudl is looking at the people she lived and worked with on a daily basis with the eyes of a 22 year old. Until the Final Hour (German language: Bis Zur Letzten Stunde) is a memoir of the last days of Hitler's government, written by Traudl Junge. It also left me with more questions then answers...I was left wondering how she could have been so naive about the war and the men she worked for. This memoir is a unique historical document, naive in some respects but trustworthy in its testimony and oddly thrilling in its unknowing progress to a terrible doom. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2018. It's a fascinating book and I think it's something we all need to remember; evil people are rarely, if ever, madmen. Traudl Junge was incredibly naive and yet she admits that there was something unsettling about living in such close proximity to Hitler - a nameless discontent that many of his closest staff shared and even spoke about among themselves. We returned a few days ago from a four night stay at The Signature at MGM. Junge died February 10, 2002, soon after the first German publication of her memoirs. So basically this job is exactly like every other job anyone has ever had? Traudl Junge (born Gertraud Humps) was Adolf Hitler's youngest personal private secretary, from December 1942 to April 1945.Gertraud "Traudl" Humps was born in Munich, the daughter of a master brewer and lieutenant in the Reserve Army, Max Humps and his wife Hildegard (née Zottmann). Hitler's Last Witness: The Memoirs of Hitler's Bodyguard, Hitler's Last Secretary: A Firsthand Account of Life with Hitler, He Was My Chief: The Memoirs of Adolf Hitler's Secretary, The Memoirs of Field-Marshal Wilhelm Keitel: Chief Of The German High Command, 1938-1945. It was only after the war that the horrible reality of Hitler's regime began to dawn on her, and she became racked with guilt for 'liking the greatest criminal ever to have lived.' He's not painted as a madman; rather, as a fatherly, almost courtly figure presiding over a genteel, extended house party. Without question, Hitler was one of the most horrible men (if not THE most) in history. This has to be a serious witness contender for the factual account of what happened in the bunker and beyond. Her insider's account of the last days with Hitler is interesting, although it's striking just how boring life was for her (and for Hitler, it seems). Excellent book, full of interesting inconsequential everyday tidbits of a life of tedious parochialism, for the instigator of such global mayhem he lived a gray suburban existence. Her insider's account of the last days with Hitler is interesting, although it's striking just how boring life was for her (and for Hitler, it seems). $79.99: $28.45: Paperback "Please retry" $14.95 . She spoke of her time with Hitler in the Fuehrerbunker in Berlin during the final days of the war. Until the Final Hour (German: Bis zur letzten Stunde), also published as Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary or simply Hitler's Last Secretary is a memoir of the last days of Hitler's government, written by Traudl Junge (née Humps) in 1947, but not published until 2002 (in German) and 2003 (in English). Frau Junge doesn't go anywhere near 'I didn't know, I didn't make the decisions, I was just a typist' that you might expect. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Maybe that's what she's trying to demonstrate; how mundane and routine the goings-o. If you have not read the Milgram Experiment I recommend that as well to see what some of us are capable of (as Americans) with the right authority standing ov. What an opportunity to read something from someone who was there. Why not? Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I didn't love it, but it was interesting to read an intimate story about the last few days of Hitler's life. Junge perhaps fails to adequately question her actions at the time as Hitler's secretary. The portion of the book describing the actual final days is far more intense and meaningful, although she continues to gloss over major emotional details in favor of descriptions of decor. No additional import charges on delivery. I found it a remarkable account by Frau Junge, because it is very clear that Traudl is looking at the people she lived and worked with on a daily basis with the eyes of a 22 year. Ended: 28 Feb, 2021 19:06:26 GMT. What sort of person can feel that much emotion over his dog dying after he's wiped out most of Europe? Maybe that's what she's trying to demonstrate; how mundane and routine the goings-on were. This book is not a definitive history of World War II, or the Third Reich, or even of Hitler, Traudl Junge makes many errors in the order of things and minor things that happened. Always ask the secretary. Makes you realize how Hitler was able to affect so many people and how he destroyed the lives of even those close to him. Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary Hardcover – 2 April 2004. If we are to assume the words of Frau Junge to be true - and there's no concrete reason to doubt this - we are then given an interesting glimpse into how the mind of Adolf Hitler worked. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The movie that was somehow based on this book, Der Untergang, is an incredible film, and a better way to spend your time if you're interested in the subject, I think. If anything, the descriptions of Hitler as a relatively normal guy who liked dogs and charming conversation made him more frightening than ever to me. Free shipping. I like that she doesn't apologize for anything she did or believed, she just more explained how it happened. As you read her account you pick up these nuances for yourself... there is the occasional debate where he will defend the indefensible but there are even more subtle clues such as the way his st. Great book, and a very interesting view into the 'banality of evil'. I didn't think it was possible, but after reading this, I think I hate Hitler even more than before. Share to Facebook. Her memories were controversial in her homeland because her experiences with Hitler were pleasant. Browse more videos. Unfortunately, as a reader, I can't help but feel that perhaps Junge would never be able to understand her own actions. She was a secretary of Adolf Hitler from 1942 to his last day in the bunker in Berlin on April 30, 1945. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2014. Yet she presents a side of Hitler that we never see in most histories of the time -- a softer, somewhat informal, almost fatherly figure. I am reminded of the part in Downfall when Hitler is making his last will and she seems terribly surprised by his anti Semitism. 'To have such an uncomplicated, unaffected witness present at some of the key defining moments of the 20th century was fortunate for historians...her testimony rings absolutely true, when other politically motivated accounts of the last days of Hitler do not' Andrew Roberts. The book was part of the basis for the film Der Untergang (The Downfall) in 2004. Human beings are in this world to learn and to change themselves in learning.”, World War Two - Firsthand Accounts (nonfiction), Unsettling "better them than me" Memoirs & Biographies. Very enlightening account of life in Hitler's compound during the last few years of WWII from the inside, including the events around Valkyrie. Details about Until the Final Hour - Hitler's Last Secretary by Traudl Junge - hardback See original listing. Don't get me wrong, I didn't start reading this book thinking that it would really change my views on the man all that much, but reading about how he was hiding in a relatively comfortable bunker safe from bombings with good food and his girlfriend besides him while all around him people were dying in concentration camps, fighting his battles and starving to death is infuriating. Welcome back. Either way it is a useful historical account with her own human side adding to the experience. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. On the other hand, looking at how sheltered they all were, they didn't really know what was going on. From 1942 until his death she was at his side in the bunker, typing his correspondence, his speeches and even his last private and political will and testament. I just don’t think anyone is really that naive, really this bordering on the very stupid I don’t care how young you were. I found Traudl Junge's account of life with Hitler a very revealing insight into life in the Third Reich. A worthy read which adds knowledge and aspects to Hitler and others key members of the Third Reich. Honestly, probably both. Junge fled the bunker after Hitler’s suicide and lived for a week under the alias “Gerda Alt”, trying to get out of Berlin. In 1942 she married one of Hitler's staff, Hans Junge who was killed a year later. Please try again. Until the Final Hour (German: Bis zur letzten Stunde), also published as Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary or simply Hitler's Last Secretary is a memoir of the last days of Hitler's government, written by Traudl Junge (née Humps) in 1947, but not published until 2002 (in German) and 2003 (in English). After the war she was sent to a Russian prison camp and later returned to Germany to work as a secretary and a sub-editor. A memoir by Hitler's last secretary describes her rise to her position, life living in his private circle, and his end and her capture. An important and fascinating firsthand account of life with Hitler from 1942 until his death in the Berlin bunker in 1945, by the young woman who was his last secretary. In contrast, all other memoirs and autobiographies of people surrounding Hitler at the time are politically influenced, often trying to condone their part in the gruesome story. 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