The Survival of a Young Dutch Boy in Nazi-Occupied Holland Inspired by a True Story When Wil was six years old, he witnessed the shocking, fearful sound of the occupation of Holland by Nazi Germany. Abandoned by his mother the age of seven, this young Dutch boy grew up in a world of loneliness, fear, starvation and death. The evil he saw taught him right from wrong, and books became his salvation. Wil learned about a world outside occupied Holland through his love of Tarzan series. His idol,Tarzan give him strength to be strong. His beloved friend, Hans the crow, gave him comfort. And with his will to survive, he learned to care for himself. Living through atrocities not fit for anyone much less a young child, Wil dreamed of a better life for himself, and he sought to find one. His story is heartbreaking, exciting, funny, and inspiring. Nora J. Peters was born in Michigan to parents who had emigrated from Italy. She moved to Southern California in 1943, where as a young girl she was an inspiring and talented performer who studied voice, dance, acting. After attending college, she married and raised two sons. She was owner of several successful businesses with her husband of fifty-four years. Nora is now widowed, retired, and enjoying her five grandsons and family. Nora can be contacted at: