Memories of West Berlin and West Germany

I wrote down my memories when I retired, for myself and in German. Then it occurred to me that English-speaking people might also be interested in my life in Germany over the last 80 years.

Born on August 6, 1941 in Berlin-Mitte, grew up in shattered West Berlin, finished secondary school. Followed by an apprenticeship in the metal trade, evening school to become a mechanical engineering technician.
Educational initiative: Secondary school leaving certificate, studied industrial engineering at the Technical University of Berlin, Dipl.-Ing., volunteer work in South Africa, doctorate in engineering.
Technical articles and 1st publication. Worked as a business consultant, later in the defense sector.
Married to a dentist since 1982, two daughters and two grandchildren.
Wrote a novella about a Berlin friendship and his many travels have resulted in two books. He is particularly fond of the two protagonists Kalle and Manni, two real Berliners who are upset by the educated classes of all kinds.