Giselle Roeder

eBook, ePUB

Forget Me Not: A Bouquet of Stories, Thoughts and Memories (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

A thousand 'Forget-me-nots' have lined my path. From adoption, babies, cancer, dating, depression, dogs, earthquake, escape, grandmas, kayaking, love, Olympics, politics, from superstition, war to weeping angels and many surprises in-between - these stories are part of me and part of the people who touched my life. During the time we spent together - sometimes only days or hours - we shared our experiences and memories. I remember them all, some with laughter and affection, others with sadness, but they live on in my heart. Wander a mile or two with me along the winding path of life, and let me share my stories. Each story, thought or memory in this 'Bouquet' carries a message and all lend themselves to reading alone or in a group. They are independent of each other and surely incite discussion. What people are saying: Giselle Roeder broke barriers of personal pain in her memoir 'We Don't Talk About That'. In this 'Bouquet of stories' she shares her thoughts about world events and tells of people who greatly influenced her. Each story makes you think and incites discussions. It includes several not to be missed surprises! - Barbara Lange, Winnipeg. Giselle writes compelling stories. After reading her memoir - which I would place next to 'Anne Frank's Diary' - her present book is a delightful 'bouquet' of stories. I am still waiting for the sequel to 'We Don't Talk About That' and it seems that 'Forget Me Not' is somehow a bridge between the two. - Bob Pickles, UK History writer. I really enjoy reading Giselle's stories. A change from her memoir. - Carol Dunaway, British Columbia, a voracious reader.

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Autor

Giselle Roeder is the author of several books, including 'We Don't Talk About That,' a memoir about her idyllic childhood and the horrific experiences during the Russian invasion, rape and murder family's survival after WWII. She describes three decades of her "life in three Germanys": First as a child under Nazi rule, then as a teenager growing up in Communist East Germany, and, following her daring escape, life in the West where she had to start all over again.
In "Flight Into The Unknown," the sequel to the first book, she tells us the story of her marriage to an (unknown) penfriend from Canada, her immigration, her life as a wife and mother to two stepdaughters and later on a son. Her trials and tribulations, the ups and downs of an immigrant with only a rudimentary knowledge of the English language, and her success in overcoming all obstacles are nothing short of inspiring. Despite all odds and never giving up, Giselle became a successful businesswoman and international speaker. Her husband started an affair, which led to their divorce. She lost everything she had built up in twenty years of marriage. Another beginning and for the reader, another book, the final of her memoirs: "Set Sail for Life After 50" forthcoming in spring 2021. Watch out - it may be even earlier...
These three books form a 'trilogy,' "The Nine Lives of Gila:"
1. We Don't Talk About That, surviving WWII and its aftermath.
2. Flight Into the Unknown - Dreaming of Life and Love in Canada. An immigrant's story.
3. Set Sail for Life After 50 - Another new beginning after a divorce, lots of travel and ending with retirement.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Distributed via Smashwords
• Seitenzahl: 215
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780994997715
• Artikelnr.: 45529383