“Orchards on the Steppes: Life in a Black Sea German Village” by William Ridinger
From the Foreword:
“While some of the experiences of my father can be found in archival documents… much of my information was obtained by personal interviews with him and his immediate relatives… There can be no doubt that the interviews and personal encounters I had… have left me with a profound appreciation of the painful decisions and extreme sacrifices undertaken by immigrants from all walks of life…”