Anna Funder chronicles the courageous efforts of individuals and the bonds of friendships during the WWII era, as they were relentlessly sought by the Nazis and obliged to flee Germany. Ruth and her husband relocated to London, also taking Ruth's younger sister with them, thus revealing their hazardous experiences while escaping menace and their subsequent dilemmas in their new surroundings. The story of All That I Am paints a vivid picture of the courage and resilience of those affected by war and the strength of their relationships even in the face of desperation.
