Distant Moments--Angela's Story

By Marion Landry

Unloved by her mother, adored by her father, 16-year-old Angela Pollak, a fiery Austrian beauty was betrothed, by her parents, to a man she detested. Soon after the wedding, her husband, Hans,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595190685
• ISBN13: 9780595190683
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A Delightful Gift!

This is a delightful read, and one I'd like to share with my friends. Thankfully, the author didn't think it necessary to use curse words to tell a truly amazing story.As the story unfolds, you see this brave young Angela who was forced into an unwanted marriage having to immigrate to America. The way she survives an unfaithful husband and goes on to establish Antique Row in New York City is amazing. You are feeling what she feels and seeing what she sees as Marion Landry tells the story in such a realistic manner.The real pictures are superb, and you can tell the author has a loving attachment to Angela. After reading it, so do I! I hope Marion Landry writes more books. I like her style!

A Strong Recommendation

'Distant Moments' lovingly written and very descriptive gives the reader a look at life in New York City in the early 1900's. Angela's struggle to overcome obstacles in her young life in a new country with a new language gives insight to what every immigrant must go through. Simple tasks we Americans have taken for granted since most of our families melted into the big pot several generations ago.I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend to you whole-heartedly.

Phillip's review

This story has everything--love, hate, disappointment, despair, and it touches a universal experience--a no good cheating husband ruining the lives of all around him. This author handled the plot in such a way that the reader forgot he was reading a book, but instead, imagined himself really living the story. This is the mark of an exceptional writer. One had to sympathize with Angela and hurt for the terrible things that was happening to her. Once again, the skillful author, Marion Landry, stirred up our emotions and tore us apart, only to calm them and put them back in order with a happy ending, when Angela finds someone that will make her happy the rest of her days. This is the type of story I like to read.

Distant Moments/Angela's Story

Angela's story brought to life the history of an exciting,wonderful,courageous woman. The book flowed easily keepingones interest to the end. Whatan audacious character was Angela! She had so much courage and such an adventurous spirit to leave home and her precious grandmother to explore a new country withlittle means. Angela had so much faith in her own judgement. She never hesitated to take on a task or tackle something new. She always reached for the stars always stretching beyond her self. I was furious with her cheating husband. I grieved with her as she sent her only child back to her beloved grandmother. There was comfort in knowing that the child would be cared for by an inteligent, loving woman. I detested Angela's mother who was weak was unbelievably selfish and greedy. I was aangry that her mother would hang on to the child for selfish gains. Angela displayed such Ingenuity in all her endevors. I waspleased that she found someone worthy of her. I was happy with the ending of the story. I absolutely admire such an ingenious woman.