A Random Figurine

By Susannah D. Mccallum

Book Overview

I've written this book for two reasons; first because my story is different and I thought it would be of interest to my readers, and second, as a therapeutic tool for myself, recollecting memories of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436327083
• ISBN13: 9781436327084
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Xlibris
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An examined life.

I was engrossed by this very human, powerfully honest memoir. Her relentless search to put together the pieces of the puzzle that would give meaning to her life is a testament to the writer's courage and spirit, and a vivid example of what it means to lead a truly examined life. It is also an exploration of that most complex of human relationships: that between a mother and a daughter. And in her case, having three mothers and having to navigate, however perilously, between two dissimilar cultures makes for especially compelling reading. Anyone in search of meaning in their lives and the truth about themselves will not only relate to, but learn from this inspiring personal account.

Heartfelt!

I absolutely enjoyed this book. It is heartfelt and deeply personal. It takes you on a bittersweet journey where the author really gets down into your emotions. It really makes you feel and the captioned pictures engage the reader. I did not want to put it down!

A Very Human Story

Susannah McCallum's book is a personal journey that starts in WWII London where she barely escapes the Nazi blitz and ends, sixty years later, back in a very different England where she finds her natural mother and a new family. In between there is a childhood in Cuba, leaving for the United States after the Castro revolution and starting life, once again, in a different country and culture. But it is mostly is a story of survival and constant quest for a mother that had to give her away at birth. It is riveting and loving.

From Whence We Came

This easy-to-read book poignantly illustrates the innate need we have to discover the source of our origin. Through sheer persistence and patient detective work the author finds her biological family living on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. In a heart-warming way we see how the author's lifelong yearning for her mother and siblings finally allows her to experience the peace that has eluded her all her life.

Great

A great book that touches your heart. I found it beautifully written from the heart.