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Feisty Lydia: Memoirs of a German War Bride

Edna Thayer
Minnesota Heritage Publishing
ISBN 9780979494086
Reviewed by Marcy Blesy for RebeccasReads.com (12/09)

“Feisty Lydia : Memoirs of a German War Bride” is a revealing memoir of Lydia Ross written by her friend and neighbor Edna Thayer. It says something special about a person when a neighbor wants to write such a kind book about her. The book began with Lydia ’s difficult birth in Germany and ended with her death at a nursing home 83 years later in America . Throughout the book each chapter highlights an event or time period in her life. She grew up in a loving family during World War II and met an American soldier named John. The birth of their child and marriage brought Lydia to the US where she, John, and their son Johnny made a home in little Elysian, Minnesota . During her life Lydia worked hard, spoke her mind freely, went after what she wanted, loved life, and valued her friends and family. She acclimated well to American life but was proud of her life in Germany as well. She was well known for her German radish sandwiches (made from the radishes she grew in her impressive garden). The book had many historical references throughout that provided background to Lydia’s life. I particularly enjoyed reading about Lydia ’s reflections on Germany during the war. Placed all through the book were pictures of Lydia and her family. One gets a true sense from Ms. Thayer that Lydia was surrounded by many people who loved and admired her “feistiness.” Interviews with family members and friends as well as stories from Lydia herself provided the information for this memoir. The only thing I felt lacking was more discussion about the love between John and Lydia . The title, “Memoirs of a German War Bride” left me with the impression that the book would be mostly a love story. Overall, “Feisty Lydia: Memoirs of a German War Bride” was very delightful. It is an easy read. I could only hope that someone would think so highly of me at the end of my life.


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