The Silent Echo of My Childhood - Lariviere-Traub, Sylvie
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At just twelve years old, Sylvie Lariviere-Traub's world shattered. Abandoned by her alcoholic father and left to fend for herself when her mother became too ill, she found herself in the care of her older brother. But a cascade of unfortunate events soon thrust her into the harsh reality of the Canadian foster care system. Here, Sylvie endured juvenile institutions that treated her more like a prisoner than a ward of the state. Against all odds, Sylvie battled through addiction, abuse, and poverty to rise as a successful entrepreneur. Yet, just as she began to find peace and meaning in her…mehr

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At just twelve years old, Sylvie Lariviere-Traub's world shattered. Abandoned by her alcoholic father and left to fend for herself when her mother became too ill, she found herself in the care of her older brother. But a cascade of unfortunate events soon thrust her into the harsh reality of the Canadian foster care system. Here, Sylvie endured juvenile institutions that treated her more like a prisoner than a ward of the state. Against all odds, Sylvie battled through addiction, abuse, and poverty to rise as a successful entrepreneur. Yet, just as she began to find peace and meaning in her existence, the love of her life passed away, stirring the haunting echoes of her past. This profound loss sent her on a journey to rediscover her roots and find a place to truly call home. The Silent Echo of My Childhood is a gripping memoir of resilience and triumph, where Sylvie's indomitable spirit shines through even the darkest of times. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the universal quest for belonging and peace.
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Sylvie Lariviere-Traub is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and aspiring author whose career has been marked by a series of groundbreaking accomplishments. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Sylvie moved to California to pursue new business ventures, a decision that led to the creation of several successful enterprises.In 2004, Sylvie founded Dreamkeeper Films, where she and her late husband, Dan Traub, produced historical documentaries that captured significant moments in history. This endeavor not only fulfilled her passion for storytelling but also established her as a creative force in the film industry.Sylvie's entrepreneurial spirit has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious 2002 Fresno Entrepreneur of the Year. Her contributions to the community and her outstanding achievements have also earned her several Congressional Recognition Certificates and the California State Assembly Award of Excellence.Despite her success in business and film, Sylvie has always dreamed of becoming a writer. After losing her husband, she devoted herself to this lifelong dream by working on her memoir, The Silent Echo of My Childhood. Over the past four years, Sylvie has poured her heart into this deeply personal project, which recounts her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and filmmaker.Sylvie's story is one of resilience, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of her dreams. Following the publication of her memoir, Sylvie plans to continue her writing journey with two more books. The first will be a self-help guide on coping with the profound loss of a soulmate, offering insights drawn from her own experiences. The second will be a dystopian novel, a story originally envisioned as a film that evolved into a book after the passing of her husband. Through these works, Sylvie aims to touch lives, offering solace and imagination to her readers.