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A quilt – just patches of a German family's life, worn soft by Time . . . Sofia Gunter overcame life's adversities by clinging to her traditional German values, but, after the Third Reich shatters her life, she questions her heritage. Now, in 2008, she faces death, worried about the disposition of her quilt, a legacy from her beloved grandmother and the one item in her vast estate that she values most. She concludes she must bury the quilt with her . . . until she meets Janene McDeenon, an editor, writing an article on "Adoption" and also searching for her own roots. Once a Vietnamese orphan, her search leads her to an international adoption center founded by Sofia’s philanthropy. After Janene's contact, Sofia initiates an investigation and then invites Janene to her home in Pittsburgh for a meeting.
The author's inspiration came from a friendship with an adult child of a NAZI. CLU thought that if the two had met as children, they would have been enemies. SHATTERED SEEDS placed in the Quarterfinals of the ABNA 2010 Competition. She has drafted two other novels, which CLU is currently preparing for publication
The author's inspiration came from a friendship with an adult child of a NAZI. CLU thought that if the two had met as children, they would have been enemies. SHATTERED SEEDS placed in the Quarterfinals of the ABNA 2010 Competition. She has drafted two other novels, which CLU is currently preparing for publication
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October 30, 2011
Janene McDeenon has had a wonderful life with her adoptive parents; but after the death of her mother, she is determined to find her birth family. She hits the jackpot when she discovers her real grandmother, a famous writer of children's books. She is able to provide Janene's family tree back five generations.
At this first meeting, the grandmother, Sophia Anderson, tells Janene the story of her life. Beginning in Germany, where we get a fascinating account of life for German people under Hitler's regime; she shows how World War II shattered her entire family. Then goes on to explain how, against all odds, many of them were able to reunite.
The story Sophia tells, is a delightful and tender tale that tugs at the heartstrings. Sophia is such a lovable and empathetic character that you are rooting for her every step of her journey. The author of this debut novel is a master of beautiful descriptive writing. So many scenes contain word picture that the delight the senses and place you directly in the setting. Sometimes the descriptions tend to slow down the plot, but the themes are so fascinating, it never stalls.
`Shattered Seeds: Sophia's Story' is a heart-warming novel that will make you smile and make you cry.
At this first meeting, the grandmother, Sophia Anderson, tells Janene the story of her life. Beginning in Germany, where we get a fascinating account of life for German people under Hitler's regime; she shows how World War II shattered her entire family. Then goes on to explain how, against all odds, many of them were able to reunite.
The story Sophia tells, is a delightful and tender tale that tugs at the heartstrings. Sophia is such a lovable and empathetic character that you are rooting for her every step of her journey. The author of this debut novel is a master of beautiful descriptive writing. So many scenes contain word picture that the delight the senses and place you directly in the setting. Sometimes the descriptions tend to slow down the plot, but the themes are so fascinating, it never stalls.
`Shattered Seeds: Sophia's Story' is a heart-warming novel that will make you smile and make you cry.
August 30, 2014
"Shattered Seeds: Sofia's Story" Is an excellent story. It is about family members separated by wars, on multiple continents and how the central figure's life evolved from a young girl to an old woman and came full circle to locating lost and formerly unknown family members. I have written to the author because the storyline is so good, but it was frustrating to read at times for the multiple typographical errors.
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