The Son Decides: The Story Of A Young German-American (1918)

by Arthur Stanwood Pier

Book Overview

The Son Decides is a novel written by Arthur Stanwood Pier and first published in 1918. The story follows the life of a young German-American named Carl Werner, who is torn between his loyalty to his German heritage and his love for his adopted country, the United States. As World War I rages on, Carl finds himself caught in the middle of the conflict. His father, a proud German immigrant, is a staunch supporter of the Kaiser and encourages Carl to join the German army. However, Carl's mother and his American-born girlfriend, Ruth, urge him to stay loyal to his adopted country and fight for the Allies.The novel explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and identity as Carl struggles to reconcile his German roots with his American identity. As the war comes to a close, Carl must make a decision that will determine his future and his place in the world.Overall, The Son Decides is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of German-Americans during World War I. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the impact of war on individuals and communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165601575
• ISBN13: 9781165601578
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"