And the Clouds Took It Along...

By Taman Itza

...And the Clouds Took it Along... is a powerful story of hunger and struggle in post World War II Austria, and a young man's desperate search for love and stability. It is a story of deep love --... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552123545
• ISBN13: 9781552123546
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

"And The Clouds Took It Along"

An intriguing, humanly sensitive true to life epic written by Tarman Itza. The author chronicles the life struggle, commencing during the final stages of World War Two, in Europe to present day times. Young Rudi Vernoff has to find his way just barely surviving in a hostile environment, the loss of his mother and abandonment, only serves to strenghten his will to keep going despite the odds. It is difficult not to identify with his character. His visions, yearning for love, affection, education in works of arts; the finer true essences of life, make this narrative a haunting soul searching saga, beautifully written and expressed. A must read for book lovers and art enthusiasts. A film would make a wonderful viewing for a world wide audience.

...And the Clouds Took it Along...

As a beautiful tapestry, the book unfolds the story of Rudi Vernoff - both of his life and of his thoughts. Through his remembrances of the past and striving for a better future, we learn a story a young man from a privileged but love-less home who although dispossessed and misplaced by the great war with determination pursues life and the opportunities that life creates in order to regain a position in life he believes is rightfully his. We relive with Rudi his childhood in the security of his home, then the war - the loss of all he possessed - his home, his father and then mother, and also the country of his birth. We see him struggle alone in life. We witness the many helping hands and not so friendly experiences that accompany his maturing. We see how gradually he lost his innocence and learned to recognize that life presents many great opportunities.Rudi is a man of striking physical beauty and of inborn intelligence. He feels and analyses the world that surrounds him. With sensitivity and honesty, he tells the story of his life and the loves he encounters. Through the glimpses of past, present and future, we see Rudi as many in one or one of many - a persona with many facets just like the loves, joys and hardships he endures along the way. What is love? Rudi re-examines the concept anew. Love of a country, love of a man or a woman, or one's children. Regardless of the shade of love, it is love that makes things happen.The book is beautifully written from the beginning to the end and so captivating from one chapter to another that I could not leave it alone. Set in the span of two continents - it vividly describes both the European and the North American surroundings with such clarity that one can almost smell the fresh air of the West Coast and taste the snow in the deepest of European winters.It is a visual treat as well s a great book to read and to provoke ones thoughts.Z. Fitzgerald

love in all forms

I really & truly enjoyed this book. I found it tender, & also tense. I found that it had intrigue & put me in a position of not wanting to put it down. It exposed me to the beauty of love no matter in what form, it does not matter, love is love!! I can recommend this book to anyone that can accept life as is & not what others seem to think that it should be. This book is full of love & to me that is all that matters!! Well done Taman Itxa

And the clouds took it Along ...

Taman Itza has portrayed the dynamics of life and love through the many possibilities that the intamacy of love can bring. The main character Rudi evolves and matures throughout the story. He lives during the second world war in the darkest age of modern Europe. He dwells on the beauty of life and love rather then war. As he travels through life his one love never diminishes. The love he shares with Richard is the love we all yearn for in life. The love for one person can continue through others. The understanding character of Aunt Nora who is seen as a pillar of strength and her unquestioning acceptance of Rudi and Richard depicts them as a family unit. The intimacy between them far extends life here. Love goes on forever through the continuum of time. The setting in the book so well describes a bygone era we all yearn. This book describes the intimate love we have inside us for each other. The story leaves you wondering about your definition of love. This story is a must for those who respect deep and true love. Taman Itza truly has put a new twist on everlasting love.