It turned dark, very dark, just like all the other nights before, at least the air attacks had stopped. Powerful gusts of wind broke parts of the mast off and scattered all over the deck. We all were at mercy of the raging storm, our despair of ever reaching land became reality by the minute. The ones who stood near the side of the boat were swept overboard. It was impossible to save them. I clung to the barbed wire…..
What happened is never over, but it is possible to find meaning and purpose in life and the world afterward. The scars never heal but one has to be strong enough to accept it and live with them – I have. Premium US Reviews: “As one disaster followed another, I had no time to stop, no time to think, no time to cry. All I could do was keep going, knowing that life itself is all that we ever have that is truly…..
My Christmas Eve had come to a sorrowful end, my brother was stolen from me by the invaders. I took a last look at the door, it was still open, my brother was gone. It had started to snow. Was it snow or Heaven crying for my brother? The house felt so cold and quiet, the presents laid under the dark Christmas tree, they were never opened. A few days later, the fire claimed the presents along with my childhood…..
As a small child I had learned a great deal about my country and our people. The Baltic countries are geographically situated like a gateway to the East, an inviting location for war operations. Their resources culturally, historically, agriculturally and geographically were inviting to aggressors.Throughout the centuries they were invaded by harsh conquering forces, who stole and destroyed natural treasures and killed our people. My grandfather was one of the young men who fought for the freedom of Latvia in…..
Life is a journey, each day is a page of a chapter. We have to accept it, respect it, learn from it, add happiness and enjoy the journey. Always keep counting your blessings, reach out to others with your emotional intelligence and enjoy every moment of your precious life. Many of my important chapters I wrote in my book “No Time to Cry,” some were much too painful to go back to. I am still suffering from many of the…..
My little friend, the snail, (Helix Aspersa) gave me the strength to start writing my story. His shell protected his delicate body. Had I found a kindred spirit who would endure listening to my painful story? In case it became too sad for him, he could retreat if need to. I have a shall of my own, it is invisible but just as strong, it is my music and faith.
My book is apolitical and relevant to many issues to today’s society. War is not the only cause that can put people in great difficulties. There are natural disasters, illness and global unrest that can destroy lives, it can leave the victims in a hopeless situation to the point that they have no strength to keep going. I as a small child, went through dire times, all I had left was faith, hope and will to survive. My book was…..
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