soon realized that it was a good lesson in independence (Paris 8). Although it may have been a good lesson, Audrey soon became shy and withdrawn. She failed to make any friends and could usually be found in the garden, hiding underneath a tree or bush (Harris 21). To make matters worse, Audreys parents were in the process of getting a divorce. She once said of the incident, The most traumatic event in my life was when my father left my mother (Harris 19).In the middle of the court proceedings, Audreys mother moved to London to be close to her daughter. There was an immediate change in Audreys personality. She soon became more open and made many friends, and she even made the honor roll (Harris 22). It was around this time that Audrey took up ballet, a passion that would consume her over up to the start of her film career.By the time Audrey was ten the tensions with Germany, Italy, and Japan in Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia threatened to become worldwide if they were not stopped (Harris 22). Eventually, England and France declared war against Germany. Fearing what would become of her daughter if she remained in England, Ella pulled Audrey out of her London school and moved to neutral Holland (Harris 22). It would be a decision they would both regret.Audrey suffered a mild case of culture shock due to the quick move from England to Holland. She had been speaking English for the better part of her life and the move to Holland meant learning the Dutch language at record speed. That first morning in school I sat at my little bench, completely baffled. For several days I went home weeping. But I knew I couldnt just give up. I was forced to learn the language quickly. And I did, said Audrey on the experience (Harris 25).Peace in Holland did not last long. Five days after Audreys eleventh birthing in 1940 the Germans invaded and captured Arnhem (Harris 27). As the war raged on the Nazis began rounding up men between the ages...
