Showing Nick: The Journey of a Lifetime by Christine Schimpf

Spanning the twentieth century, "Nick, The Journey of a Lifetime" introduces the world of Nick and Theresa, a young Danube Swabian couple living in Europe. Forced to escape an arranged marriage by her parents, Theresa hides until she is old enough to wed. When Nick is conscripted into the army to prepare for war, they face a series of challenges with decisions that are life changing and consequences they must live with for the remainder of their lives. A deeply moving story based on true events that reveals the strength of the human spirit and the power behind love for one another.