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Maria Anne (Hansi) Hirschmann

Maria Anne Hirschmann (“Hansi”) is the author of several books; including her bestselling autobiography: Hansi, the Girl Who Left the Swastika. The book sold more than 400,000 copies in the English language and has been translated into many other languages. Hansi taught for several years in American schools, drawing recognition for her work with troubled teenagers. She eventually became a full-time speaker, travelling around the world to share her story and her deep appreciation for America.  Hansi has retired and lives in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.  She has five grown children and several grandchildren. To learn more, visit hansiministries.org.

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Lord, Keep Us Free (Part 2 of 2)

Imagine being raised to ‘worship’ a political leader, only to find he’s committed suicide and his Master Plan has failed. Where do you turn? As a Nazi Youth leader during WWII, Hansi Hirschmann believed in Hitler’s Third Reich, and was devasted by his death. After escaping from a communist labor camp, Hansi sought freedom in the West, and started to consider the true meaning of life. She ultimately discovered the ultimate leader, Jesus Christ, and a new home in America. (Part 2 of 2)

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Lord, Keep Us Free (Part 1 of 2)

Imagine being raised to ‘worship’ a political leader, only to find he’s committed suicide and his Master Plan has failed. Where do you turn? As a Nazi Youth leader during WWII, Hansi Hirschmann believed in Hitler’s Third Reich, and was devasted by his death. After escaping from a communist labor camp, Hansi sought freedom in the West, and started to consider the true meaning of life. She ultimately discovered the ultimate leader, Jesus Christ, and a new home in America. (Part 1 of 2)