Horst Krüger

Horst Krüger (September 17, 1919 Magdeburg – October 21, 1999 Frankfurt am Main) was a German writer. His autobiography, ''A Crack in the Wall: Growing Up Under Hitler'' (original title ''Das Zerbrochene Haus. Eine Jugend in Deutschland'' or ''The Broken House: A Youth in Germany'') is regarded as an exemplary portrait of youth in Germany in the time of the Third Reich, and received international acclaim. His travel literature on various parts of the world has found a wide audience. Provided by Wikipedia