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Title: Materialism at its worst
Review: After the Wall depicts the real life impact of West German materialism on the people of the GDR. The younger generations adapted but as a consequence they lost their historical identities. The older generations of the GDR were simply overwhelmed. Although the intense focus on 'things' makes the reading a little repetitive and annoying at times, that just reinforces the fact that western/capitalist materialism is such a powerful force. This book offers unique insights into life in the GDR, capitalism, socialism, identity, and history. It's worth a read.
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