I Never Knew You

A beautiful sixteen year-old girl ran through the war torn, darkened streets of Karlsruhe, Germany. Ida had missed the city's imposed curfew. She held her coat tightly from the cold as she rounded the last corner. Ida was startled by a soldier who suddenly stepped out from the dark. The soldier's eyes roamed up and down her slender young body. He grabbed her and pulled her towards the cold, dark alley. Ida's life was forever changed. ¿¿¿ I Never Knew You: From Tragedy to Triumph is inspired by true events. The story unfolds in Karlsruhe, Germany, during World War II and continues after coming to America. It is a story of a prostitute and her daughter's struggles to survive and thrive through unbelievable abuse and pain. You will laugh and cry as you read our story from our tragedies to triumphs. It demonstrates the power of love, forgiveness, restoration, and purpose through Jesus Christ and His work on Calvary.