Refuge & From Fear to Freedom – Audiobooks

Listen as Liane Guddat Brown narrates her award-winning story of survival, faith, and miracles. Born in January 1934 in East Prussia, Liane was just a child when WWII began, and her family never expected the war to touch their lives. She enjoyed her early years in the Hitler Youth, participating in sports, games, and physical training—unaware of the looming dangers.

It wasn’t until the war reached her hometown of Insterburg that she faced the harsh realities of Nazi Germany, Soviet occupation, and refugee life. At ages 10–11, Liane witnessed destruction, separation from her father (a prisoner of war), and the struggle to survive through famine, fear, and displacement.

Through Refuge and From Fear to Freedom, you’ll hear stories of miraculous provision, enduring faith, and the courage of a family that trusted God through unimaginable circumstances. Liane’s narration brings these experiences to life, inspiring hope, perseverance, and trust in the God who moves His people from fear to freedom.

About the Author – Liane Guddat Brown

Liane Guddat Brown is a survivor, storyteller, and mentor whose life testifies to God’s sustaining grace. Born in January 1934 in East Prussia, she was a young child when WWII began. Like many in her community, her family initially believed they would not be affected by the war. Liane fondly remembers her time in the Hitler Youth, enjoying sports, camaraderie, and skill-building exercises—until the realities of war hit her hometown and she realized the organization’s darker purpose.

At ages 10–11, Liane witnessed the destruction of Insterburg, endured Soviet occupation, and faced refugee life while separated from her father, Emil, who was a prisoner of war. Through faith, courage, and perseverance, her family survived and eventually made a new life in the United States.

Her award-winning autobiographies, Refuge and From Fear to Freedom, recount these experiences, sharing stories of miraculous provision, enduring faith, and courage in the face of overwhelming adversity. Beyond her books, Liane has dedicated her life to family, faith, and service—raising three children (including Melanie Lewis, co-founder of DDCommunity), supporting missionary efforts, and helping families in need. Today, she enjoys a growing family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, carrying forward a legacy of faith, resilience, and devotion to Christ.

Liane recorded Refuge at the age of 90 and From Fear to Freedom at the age of 91!