Raised by a single mother in a small upstairs flat in Brooklyn, NY, the author was plagued by relentless fevers from a disease still existing during the 1940's. Without modern medicine, the only option was the care and rest offered by a sanatorium run by nuns. At age six her mother delivers her there without being allowed even a goodbye. The ensuing three years provide memories of fear, love, mystery and even humor to imprint on her mind and spirit.But this story is not just about a little girl who feels deserted. It is about her resiliency, and her ability to understand more at her tender age than many adults will ever comprehend.
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