Hufner's memoir depicts the lives of Germans during the rise of Nazism and the two world wars. He refers to the realities of 1907-1933 as an eyewitness. He creates an epoch-making portrait of his country, which was constantly changing, from the Hitler Youth movement to the Nazi takeover. This deeply personal story shows how the rapidly degrading social order crushes the average German under its pressure. The author describes the public attitude, prejudice and politics that are becoming harder and crueler day by day.