The Shattered Dreams
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One day, I woke up to find my mother laying in bed with her face red and swellon. I was very scared. As the day wore on, she became worse and worse. Her eyes were swollen shut, and her whole face was red and burning hot! We had no doctor in our village, just a midwife. I ran and got her. She came back with me right away. When she saw my mom, she knew she could not help her, but it was very serious. I begged the midwife to do something. I was desparate. I had to save my mom. She sat down to think, then she said, "in our village, lives a sorceress. Run to her" I ran like the wind, for a about 10 minutes. I told the sorceress what happened. She told me to go home and come back early the next morning, but do not tell anyone, anything! I was at her door first thing in the morning. She came out with a small bottle filled with liquid. She told me to take it home, and run fast, dont stop, and dont talk to anyone!
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About the Book
The book brings you to a time before World War II, to the life of a young girl whose world is about to change forever. She lost loved ones, her home, all her possessions, and her dream to be a concert pianist. From the ages of nine till thirteen, Gita experienced hunger, hard work, and difficult living conditions. She had dreams of having a dress, a pair of shoes, and a real bed with a mattress and pillows. But most of all, she dreamed to return home to her beloved grandparents. These years have taught Gita to have an appreciation for everything good, to be compassionate to all people, and to tolerate adversity. She learned to understand that life is a battlefield, and you have to do your best to stand your ground, have an open mind, and conquer the difficulties. Then, you become a mensch.
About the Author
Gita Zikherman-Greisdorf was born in Daugavpilis, Latvia. She lived there from 1931-1971. She was a high school teacher, teaching Russian language and literature. She was a passionate educator. Often taking her students to the opera, the symphony, and to the theater. She was married to Gary, and has a daughter, Luba and a son, Jacob. When the opportunity came to leave Russia, the family emigrated to Israel. Gary had a brother in the US, and he wanted his whole family to be together. So they left Israel and moved to the Detroit area in 1972. Since then, the family has established a successful jewelry store, celebrating over 40 years in business. Today, Gita is enjoying a beautiful family with 4 grandchildren, who she is always trying to teach the lessons of life.