My Literary Universe

Welcome to this cozy corner of my international literary home, where you’ll find an overview of my published English books. And rest assured, this dwelling is set to expand! For a complete look at my German titles, feel free to switch the language view or simply follow this link to my grand “Haus der Bücher.”

As a German author and historian, I’ve published over 30 books. For the past two years, I’ve been diligently working on getting my books translated into English, and so far, five titles are now available in English, with more coming soon! I’ve initially focused on my historical non-fiction books from the World War II era, which are based on over 100 eyewitness interviews and primarily offer the WWII German perspective. The significant international demand for these particular works was actually the catalyst for initiating the translation process. I’ll keep you updated on the translation progress right here on the homepage.

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Hitler’s Betrayed Daughters: Talking to German Women of WW II for the Last Time

By Christian Hardinghaus

German Women in WWII: The Forgotten Victims of Nazi Germany In this powerful historical narrative, acclaimed historian Dr. Christian Hardinghaus unveils the silenced experiences of German women during World War II—civilian victims caught between Nazi exploitation and Allied retribution. “Hitler’s Betrayed Daughters” draws from extensive research and thirteen exclusive interviews with surviving witnesses, presenting a crucial perspective largely absent from mainstream Germany in WWII historiography. The Forgotten Female Experience in Nazi Germany The collapse of the Third Reich left 14 million Germans forcibly displaced, over 2 million dead, and countless women bearing the physical and psychological scars of unprecedented…

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Hitler’s Lost Boys: Talking to German Child Soldiers for the Last Time

By Christian Hardinghaus

Hitler’s Lost Boys: The Child Soldiers of the Third Reich The Forgotten Final Chapter of Nazi Germany’s War Machine In the desperate final days of World War II, the Third Reich deployed its most shocking and tragic weapon: children. Hitler’s Lost Boys: The Child Soldiers of the Third Reich by renowned historian Dr. Christian Hardinghaus reveals the harrowing stories of Germany’s youngest combatants—boys as young as 14 who were transformed from schoolchildren into frontline soldiers virtually overnight. When Children Became Soldiers: Hitler’s Desperate Final Strategy By 1943, as Allied bombing intensified and German military losses mounted, approximately 200,000 Luftwaffenhelfer…

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The Cursed Generation. Talking to Wehrmacht Soldiers for the Last Time

By Christian Hardinghaus

The Cursed Generation: Untold Stories of Wehrmacht Soldiers – A Groundbreaking Historical Perspective A New Dimension of War History The Cursed Generation illuminates an often-overlooked facet of World War II: the personal experiences of German soldiers who served in the Wehrmacht. While the Holocaust rightfully occupies a central place in our understanding of history, this groundbreaking work offers a nuanced perspective on the men who fought on the German side. Renowned German historian Dr. Christian Hardinghaus spent over five years interviewing more than 100 eyewitnesses with the utmost historical accuracy, without whitewashing or moralizing. The result is a bestseller…

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Still Lost in Panama. The Real Tragedy on Pianista Trail. (The Case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon)

By Christian Hardinghaus

Still Lost in Panama: The Real Tragedy on Pianista Trail—The Definitive True Crime Investigation Unraveling the Mystery: The Cold Case of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon, 10 Years Later The Disappearance That Shocked the World Dutch tourists Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon went missing on April 1, 2014, while hiking the Pianista Trail near Boquete, Panama. Their mysterious disappearance quickly became one of the most debated true crime cases worldwide, fueling countless podcasts, online forums, and investigative documentaries. Was it a tragic accident in the unforgiving Panamanian jungle, or did the young women fall victim to foul play? Groundbreaking…

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The Key to Mulholland Drive

By Christian Hardinghaus

Unlock the Mystery of Hollywood’s Darkest Dream Mulholland Drive – a film that has fascinated and confounded both cinephiles and critics alike since its release in 2001. David Lynch’s surrealist masterpiece stands as one of the most enigmatic works in film history and was crowned “the best film of the 21st century” by BBC Culture. In this definitive guide, film scholar and author Dr. Christian Hardinghaus leads you through the labyrinthine universe of Mulholland Drive, decoding the complex narrative structures that lie beneath Lynch’s enigmatic masterpiece. Hollywood’s Dream World Decoded Dive deep into the intertwined stories of Betty/Diane (Naomi…

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