“Mary McKnight’s memoir is filled with coming-of-age truths unique to a young girl growing up in a military family in post-WWII Germany. McKnight’s writing is vivid, detailed, and infused with humor and personal reflection. This story is a must-read for anyone interested in reading a lovely story about how where and how we grow up can shape who we are as humans.” 

“Ready to jump into a virtual time machine to 1970s Germany? Look no further than Out of Place. This delightful memoir explores a young person living on an American military base, all while navigating an overbearing father, a new culture, and the typical desires of a young American teen. Beware, after reading this book, you too will want vintage leather Adidas sneakers! I do!” 
 

“In this wise, funny, and moving memoir, McKnight ends up writing a love letter to her childhood in Germany. This memoir is also a love letter to herself and to the poignant, heartbreaking depths of girlhood. Part captivating travelogue and part ode to the girl she once was, Out of Place investigates the challenges and traps and beauty of being a girl and a sister and a daughter, all in a new land that she comes to tenderly call home.”