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There is something of fantasy about this account. delrem Nov 2013 #1
And you know it is fantasy how? Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #2
It is very theatric. Other than that, I can't "prove it". delrem Nov 2013 #5
5 year olds tend to perceive things in dramatic terms. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #17
yes it seems to be embellished... madrchsod Nov 2013 #3
The child would have been eight or nine at the time of Kristallnacht. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #4
A 5 or 6 yr old's story compared to at 8 or 9 isn't much difference except delrem Nov 2013 #6
So basically you are saying "cool story, bro" to a recounting of a pre-Holocaust story. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #7
I'm saying that in this particular case, I'm doubtful. The imagery is too iconic, too poetic, delrem Nov 2013 #10
I know you don't care, as your posts speak for themselves. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #12
As is your response, BtA. As is your response. nt delrem Nov 2013 #16
Another "cool story" for you. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #19
What specific part of the story do you doubt? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #18
I'm not convinced that it's fantasy at all.... cynatnite Nov 2013 #8
I don't doubt that people believe their own fantasies. delrem Nov 2013 #9
So, you think childhood memories that are distorted by a traumatizing event... cynatnite Nov 2013 #11
Please don't put your thoughts in my head! delrem Nov 2013 #14
What is your point in trying to discredit this account? icymist Nov 2013 #13
The pain of being told you must not be who you are - is mental abuse. If there is any fault to be freshwest Nov 2013 #15
+1 Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #20
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