After a very privileged life in the France of the late thirties, Mrs. Green witnessed the defeat and collapse of her country and the disappearance of the life of ease she had known. Under the German occupation, she and her large family lived through difficult times, especially for those family members who were Jewish. Friends sometimes could not be trusted, while others displayed loyalty and bravery.As a member of the Red Cross, Mrs. Green cared for the wounded in the fight to liberate Paris. Hitler's orders to destroy the city were not carried out, thanks in large part to the Swedish consul. Mrs. Green shared the excitement of the people when the Allies arrived.A PERSONAL AND FASCINATING VIEW OF HISTORY.