"At a time when tribalism, nationalism, and authoritarianism are back on the front burner worldwide, the translation of Fred Brouwers's heart-wrenching book could not be more timely, for the dogs of war, once again, froth at the mouth. The Flemish author's crisply written accounts of the trials and tribulations of classical musicians, composers, and conductors under Nazism are also about the importance culture has in building our humanity, and about how politics at their very worst seek to tear up what makes us humane, and even human." –Michaël Amy, Professor of Art History, Rochester Institute of Technology