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JustAnotherGen

(31,798 posts)
3. Very Interesting
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 02:21 PM
Oct 2013

I don't think this was ever brought up in the documentary her mom appeared in with one of Goeth's survivors/victims . . .

You might be able to catch it on Netflix too . . . http://www.pbs.org/pov/inheritance/film_description.php

I agree with her though - it's easier to learn that stuff as a kid and integrate it into your life. I.E. My great great grandfather was an Irish immigrant - who rose to the rank of Colonel in the Confederate army and was a contemporary of Longstreet. When you walk into your black grandmother's home and she shows your her grand daddy's uniform, the MS regiment flag, the old clippings and such . . . as a little kid it becomes a 'part' of you.

How chilling though - her own grandfather would indeed have shot her for WHAT she is.

wow what a life narrative gopiscrap Oct 2013 #1
That's a fascinating story! lunatica Oct 2013 #2
Very Interesting JustAnotherGen Oct 2013 #3
kick Blue_Tires Oct 2013 #4
Damn! He's the real life villain from Schindler's List. backscatter712 Oct 2013 #5
Freaking wow malaise Oct 2013 #6
Sometimes, just existing is the best revenge. nt Xipe Totec Oct 2013 #7
Damn, talk about family heritage. MicaelS Oct 2013 #8
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