Save the Last Bullet

"...a ruthless, heartbreaking account of the indoctrination that children were subjected to, and of the horrific situations in which they were knowingly put." ~Foreword Reviews

"Willi Langbein was taken from his parents when he was thirteen, given some hurried train­ing, and sent into battle. Despite the odds, he survived the war, was helped by a British sol­dier, and later worked to ensure what he expe­rienced would never be visited on other chil­dren. This memoir is a harrowing account of what he experienced as a teenager." ~WWII History Magazine

"...a timely and timeless expose of what happens (especially to children) when democracy gives way to authoritarianism." ~Midwest Book Review

“In a world too often diminished by divisions, demonizations and despair, Save the Last Bullet is a must-read true story about the power of one person to inspire healing and hope. Rather than lament the darkness amidst the ashes and horrors of World War 2, the story of Heidi Langbein-Allen’s father inspires us to increase the light and never lose faith in building a better, more democratic, kind and good world." ~Rabbi Daniel Cohen, author of "The Secret of the Light" and "What Will They Say About You When You're Gone: Creating a Life of Legacy"

"Save the Last Bullet is a true story of a German boy-soldier coming of age at the apocalyptic end of World War II. In the powerful tradition of The Red Badge of Courage and All Quiet on the Western Front, it will haunt and inspire. Fast paced, frightening, and heart pounding, beautifully written, an unforgettable read."
~James Longo, Author of "Hitler and the Habsburgs: The Fuhrer's Vendetta Against the Austrian Royals"