Through the Iron Bars: Two Years of German Occupation in Belgium

"Through the Iron Bars: Two Years of German Occupation in Belgium" by Emile Cammaerts is a story about the people of Belgium as they live through two years of Germany occupying their country during the First World War. It's a story that shows how regular citizens kept their courage and pride even when they had no power and were living in fear and hunger. The book talks about how things got worse over time, as the German rulers started out being somewhat fair and turned into mean oppressors, trying to stop the Belgian people from showing their love for their country and trying to break their spirit; but, the Belgian citizens refused to give up. The story shows the difference between the brave soldiers fighting in the war and the everyday people who have to be brave in their own way, just to survive and keep hoping for a better future.