Recorded from firsthand events, Dandelion Soup shares powerful stories of perseverance, determination, and how the power of family can overcome the gravest of odds. These vivid accounts of joy and hardship resonate with readers of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Set between 1936 in West Germany through 1952 at Ellis Island, this nonfiction book follows Wilhelm Rudolph Piller, a displaced German child affected by the horrors of World War II. Through Wilhelm's perspective, readers experience the hardships of wartime, including scarce food and lost comforts like spices and sweets. Told by a previous generation, these stories offer valuable lessons for confronting today's toughest challenges.