Preusser, a German-American immigrant, describes his youth in post-World War II Germany. He recounts stories and memories from his birth in 1944, including public and boarding schools, residences, and key adults during this time. Additional topics include German war recovery and lifestyle, his experiences in radio and television design and repair, his engineering education and work, and his move to the USA in 1970 with his wife Christel to work at General Electric.