Maria gave birth to three more children to add to the large family two girls and a boy. It's a good reminder that blended families have many difficulties and there are many perspectives to consider. We even find a touch of modern diversity revealed at the end, in the description of Agathe's life with her "friend", and c. The eldest Von Trapp daughter recounts the true story behind the classic film, in a tender, charming, and vividly remembered memoir. It was quite a vagabond existence that revolved around their love of music. Unfortunately by doing so, she makes the true story so staid and sweet that you can understand why, as her stepmother Maria said in her own book "You must allow Hollywood a little Hollywooding". Agathe, who died less than two years ago at 97, tells the stories of the von Trapp family before Maria came into their lives, as well as about the concerts and tours that would change their lives and fortunes. It is true there were seven children. This was so interesting to read mainly because I grew up LOVING the SOund of Music.

I haven't seen it in years but would like to watch it again soon. As the oldest van Trapp daughter, Agathe's impeccable recall of her child hood brings fresh life to the events that forged enduring bonds within her devoted family. She was also a member of the Trapp Family Singers, whose lives were the inspiration for the musical play and film The Sound of Music. [7] Trapp's first command was the U-boat U-6 which was launched by Agatha. After a while it got to be a little tedious in its detail. Georg von Trapp. One was the French armored cruiser Léon Gambetta, sunk at 39°30′N 18°15′E / 39.500°N 18.250°E / 39.500; 18.250 on 27 April 1915, 25 kilometres (13 nautical miles; 16 miles) south of Cape Santa Maria di Leuca. Agathe, who died less than two years ago at 97, tells the stories of the von Trapp family before Maria came into their lives, as well as about the concerts and tours that would change their lives and fortunes. In this compelling autobiography, Agathe von Trapp shares the true story behind the film legend, The Sound of Music. Again. [1] He graduated four years later and completed two years of follow-on training voyages, including one to Australia, as a cadet aboard the sail training corvette SMS Saida II. His father, Fregattenkapitän August Johann[6] Ritter von Trapp, was a naval officer who had been elevated to the Austrian nobility as "Ritter von Trapp". This book written by the oldest von Trapp daughter was not nearly as interesting as the one written by her stepmother. Their first child was Rupert,[14] born on 1 November 1911 at Pula while the couple were living at Pina Budicina 11. Agathe gives Maria credit for teaching new songs and being a large part of organizing the Family Trapp singers, she was not totally responsible for the group of singers. Both books are personal, honest, and believable. However, the result is a rather uneven story that fails to reflect on the actions and choices of the characters -- which is, in my opinion, the biggest mistake a memoir can make. Most of the family's wealth was wiped out during the Great Depression, after Trapp had transferred his savings from a bank in London into an Austrian bank. [1] On the voyage home he visited the Holy Land where he met a Franciscan friar who took him on a tour of all the biblical sites he wanted to see. Having read "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Von Trapp many, many years ago, I knew that "The Sound of Music" was a highly fictionalized account of the Von Trapps' actual life story. He conducted nine combat patrols in U-5, and sank two enemy warships.


They purchased a 660-acre (270 ha) farm in 1942 and converted it into the Trapp Family Lodge. Après avoir consulté un produit, regardez ici pour revenir simplement sur les pages qui vous intéressent. Agathe von Trapp is the eldest daughter and second child. Agathe Von Trapp: Memories Before and After the Sound of Music. So when this randomly popped up in an unrelated search for a patron, I put a hold on it.

I do not think that Agathe is an excellent writer, but I admire the memories she shared and her desire to tell people the truth about her family. La commande 1-Click n'est pas disponible pour cet article. Another interesting look at the real von Trapp family, this time through the memories of the oldest daughter Agathe. Still, it's an interesting read for hardcore fans of The Sound of Music. She worked as a singer and missionary in Papua New Guinea, no children. But saying all that, I would recommend this to anyone who loves the movie and wants to explore a bit more about the lives of the real Von Trapps. I knew that the time had come to learn about the family and their story. It was striking in how different their actual lives were from the movie and play.

I recently saw the stage production of The Sound of Music and it made me curious about the real Von Trapp family. Yes, I know that all productions were 'inspired' by the story of the Trapp Family Singers. The family came under increasing threats of persecution from the Nazis after the Anschluss when Trapp refused to serve in the German Navy, due to his opposition to Nazi ideology. Some of the family events had been covered in Maria's book; it's interesting to get Agathe's viewpoint of the same events. The author is the eldest daughter of Captain Georg Von Trapp - and written from her memories. Makes me want to listen to some of the music that is still available. [citation needed], On 17 April 1915, Trapp took command of SM U-5. Five years later, he married Maria Augusta Kutschera, the tutor for one of his daughters who had been home ill. It's basically a recitation of events much like one would read in a journal or traveling log.

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[20] During this time, they went back to Salzburg for a few months before returning to Sweden to finish the tour.
There was also a tendency to sugar coat things which only adds to the saccharine perception from the movie. This one also includes many original B/W photos. [43][44] The Captain was portrayed in a more negative light in many adaptations though. Agathe von Trapp, Writer: The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music. In this case, I would have to say Agathe is definitely overshadowed by her charismatic stepmother and a little bitterness seems to come through. After a while it got to be. There was also a tendency to sugar coat things which only adds to the saccharine perception, Being a 'Sound of Music' buff, I was fascinated to read of the life of the Von Trapps prior to what we know. He was offered a commission in the German Navy, a tempting proposition, but decided to decline the offer, being opposed to Nazi ideology. Voir les 100 premiers en Livres anglais et étrangers, Traduire tous les commentaires en français, Afficher ou modifier votre historique de navigation, Recyclage (y compris les équipements électriques et électroniques), Annonces basées sur vos centres d’intérêt. In real life, both Agathe and Maria write, he was actually very kind and compassionate. [3][4] His naval exploits during World War I earned him numerous decorations, including the Military Order of Maria Theresa. This book was written by the oldest daughter (although not the oldest child- she had an older brother). Her main objective seems to identify what was true, as compared to the fictionalized version of her family in The Sound of Music. The father even taught the children how to play some instruments.