'Not I: Memoirs of a German Childhood' is Joachim C. Fest's penetrating reflection on growing up in Nazi Germany. Fest recounts his family's staunch opposition to Hitler's regime, despite the personal sacrifices this stance required. Through his eyes, we witness the struggle and resilience of a household deeply rooted in German culture, yet firmly against the tide of National Socialism. Fest's expulsion from school and his father's repercussions from the state frame a narrative of intellectual vigor and moral fortitude—a testament to the enduring spirit of inquiry and dissent amidst pervasive tyranny.