Witnesses of War: Through Eyes and Ears of Memory is the compelling memoir of Edward E. E. Frietman, capturing his childhood during World War II and the turbulent Bersiap period in Indonesia. Through vivid recollections, he bears witness to the atrocities of war, the struggles of survival, and the resilience of the Indo Eurasian community. Both personal and historical, the book preserves a largely forgotten story of hardship, courage, and endurance in Southeast Asia's darkest years. More than simply recounting the past, this memoir preserves it for the future. It is an act of remembrance and a gift to generations yet to come and more importantly, a reminder of the human cost of war, the fragility of peace, and the resilience of the human spirit.