In this poignant memoir, Agathe von Trapp shares the true story behind "The Sound of Music". As the oldest von Trapp daughter, Agathe's impeccable recall of her childhood brings fresh life to the events that forged enduring bonds within her family. Her memories of her idyllic Austrian home transport readers back to the time before the von Trapps came to America and reveal a close knit group of siblings who adored their gentle father, mourned the tragic loss of their mother, and welcomed the arrival of their second mother, Maria. Von Trapp's sketches and photos illustrate this charming autobiography of a legendary family.