CLEAN: Saving East German books from history's rubbish heap

A German book collection, lacking in contemporary fiction, is rich in Soviet-era literature. Saved by a German priest after the Berlin Wall fell, these books are now stored in a barn. The priest shares this knowledge through an improvised bookshop, offering books for a small charity donation. Using forgotten East German methods, the collection has grown to over a million volumes since the 1990s.

What is the significance of the German book collection mentioned in the text?

How did the German priest contribute to the preservation of the books?

What was the fate of the books before the priest intervened?

What does the text suggest about people's attitudes towards their history?

What methods did the author use from East German books?