The Sound of Music: Memories of Before and After

The moving story of the family that became a true legend after the film The Sound of Music — told by Agathe, the eldest Von Trapp daughter. The film The Sound of Music captivated generations with its inspiring story of courage, love, music, and devotion to family. Audiences around the world held the von Trapps in their hearts, joyfully celebrating their many triumphs and their daring escape from the Nazis. In this beautiful, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter of Georg and Agathe von Trapp, shares the true story of her family, the events that inspired the world-renowned musical and film, and what became of the von Trapps in the years that followed. Possessing an excellent memory, Agathe shares vivid memories of her childhood spent in an idyllic Austrian home with her brothers, sisters, and a kind and loving father; of the tragic loss of her mother; of Maria's arrival; and of the bond between the group of siblings who achieved great fame and endured so much misfortune. Enhanced with sketches and personal photographs of the Von Trapp family, this book transports readers back in time, telling the intimate and revered story of an extraordinary family.