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Barbara Serbinski Sipe

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Born

in Winchester, The United Kingdom

Website

http://www.lettersfromtheboxintheattic.com

Genre

History, Memoir, Nonfiction

Member Since

September 2012

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Barbara Serbinski Sipe is a first generation Polish immigrant from a refugee resettlement camp in Great Britain. Barbara grew up loving history and this love became a passion especially when it involved World War II and specifically the European conflict. Ignited by the love of European history, the project, Letters from the Box in the Attic, a Story of Courage, Survival and Love is factually based on letters and documents discovered in the attic of her mother.
Historical perspective is preserved when placing her mother’s letters and experiences into this narrative. Understanding why things happen in life and how they affect life are just as important as the events themselves, this is therefore the reason behind the extensive research and i ...more

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Barbara Serbinski Sipe Because my book is non-fiction, I would generally review that latest of my research to set the atmosphere for writing. That did work on many occasions…moreBecause my book is non-fiction, I would generally review that latest of my research to set the atmosphere for writing. That did work on many occasions. Some days are not as conducive to writing. On those days, I would not frustrate myself, therefore I would not write. (less)

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Barbara Serbinski Sipe Even though I don't believe I could write fiction, being a no-fiction writer, I love the creative process and the satisfaction of telling a true story…moreEven though I don't believe I could write fiction, being a no-fiction writer, I love the creative process and the satisfaction of telling a true story. (less)

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