When Shattered Dreams Collide with Unbreakable Will: The Untold Story by Michael Marmer
Mike went on to do some research about Ruth’s brother Harry and the crash. Mike uncovered a lot about the plane that cost many lives to be taken away. Years later, Ruth was once so distressed about the death of her brother that she carved a message to him on a piece of furniture.
Emil probably had bipolar disorder and Ruth probably had post-traumatic stress disorder. Both needed professional help, but very little of that existed at the time.
As a family, they did have some good times, a full week vacation was Fenwick Island, Delaware and a long weekend in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. The kids also took trips to Brooklyn to visit their grandparents and to go to the New York World’s Fair, an unforgettable experience.
