A thousand 'Forget-me-nots' have lined my path. From adoption, babies, cancer, dating, depression, dogs, earthquake, escape, grandmas, kayaking, love, Olympics, politics, from superstition, war to weeping angels and many surprises in-between - these stories are part of me and part of the people who touched my life. During the time we spent together - sometimes only days or hours - we shared our experiences and memories. I remember them all, some with laughter and affection, others with sadness, but they live on in my heart. Wander a mile or two with me along the winding path of life, and let me share my stories. Each story, thought or memory in this 'Bouquet' carries a message and all lend themselves to reading alone or in a group. They are independent of each other and surely incite discussion. What people are saying: Giselle Roeder broke barriers of personal pain in her memoir 'We Don't Talk About That'. In this 'Bouquet of stories' she shares her thoughts about world events and tells of people who greatly influenced her. Each story makes you think and incites discussions. It includes several not to be missed surprises! - Barbara Lange, Winnipeg. Giselle writes compelling stories. After reading her memoir - which I would place next to 'Anne Frank's Diary' - her present book is a delightful 'bouquet' of stories. I am still waiting for the sequel to 'We Don't Talk About That' and it seems that 'Forget Me Not' is somehow a bridge between the two. - Bob Pickles, UK History writer. I really enjoy reading Giselle's stories. A change from her memoir. - Carol Dunaway, British Columbia, a voracious reader.

Forget Me Not: A Bouquet of Stories, Thoughts and Memories

Biographies & Memoirs

Roeder, Giselle

Memoirs

Roeder Publishing

Flight Into The Unknown: Dreaming of Life and Love in Canada (The Nine Lives of Gila)

Community & Culture

Canadian ISBN

This story is more like a history rather than a memoir. It starts after WWI and outlines the changes in many European countries' social makeup, particularly in post-war Germany. Unemployment and staggering inflation where half a loaf of bread cost billions and two beers a mere one-hundred billion led to the rise of Adolf Hitler, an Austrian man. He promised work and bread and kept his promises. The following years brought a tremendous upswing in life but also carried Germany into WWII. Six years of war devastated great cities, and millions of people lost their lives. The invasion of eastern Germany by the Russian army brought horror through unspeakable atrocities to the ordinary people. While most survivors' attitude is "we don't talk about that," the author has found the courage to place her memories on record.Growing up in a rural village in Pomerania, which became part of Poland after the war, the authors' (Gila) tranquil life turned tragic when the fighting approached her neighbourhood. The Russians took her father and all 16 to 60-year-old healthy people, men and women, to Siberia while her mother and siblings were evicted and became displaced persons. They joined the trek of thousands 'on the road to nowhere.' Gila was witness to gruesome acts of violence quickly ageing her beyond her years. She barely survived diphtheria, and later, recovering from typhoid fever, she took responsibility for her three younger siblings while her mother worked. Despite her interrupted schooling through circumstances beyond her control, Gila's determination empowered her to become a Physical Education teacher and successful competitive kayaker. Gila lived the first ten years of her life under the Nazis and her teenage years under communist rule. Germany's final division into East and West with its political ramifications caused her to escape to West Germany. Here she was able to fulfill an old dream despite facing new challenges, including an unwanted affair. Gila's story is one of heartache, courage, pain, love, liberation and reclaiming life.

We Don't Talk About That: A Riveting Story of Survival WWII

Historical

Giselle Roeder

Millions of women were abused and raped during the final stages of WW II, and while the attitude among many survivors is "We don't talk about that", this woman has found the courage to place her memories on record. Growing up in a rural village in Pomerania, Gila's tranquil life turned tragic when the fighting approached her neighborhood. Her father was captured and taken to Siberia while she and her family became displaced persons and joined the trek of thousands "on the road to nowhere." She was witness to gruesome acts of violence that quickly aged her before her years. She barely survived diphtheria and later, recovering from typhoid fever, she took responsibility for her three siblings while her mother worked. Despite her interrupted schooling through circumstances beyond her control, Gila's determination empowered her to become a Physical Education teacher and successful competitive kayaker. The division of Germany into East and West with its political ramifications caused her to escape to West Germany. Here she was able to fulfill an old dream despite having to face new challenges, including an unwanted affair. Gila's story is one of heartache, courage, pain, love, liberation and reclaiming life.

We Dont Talk about That - An Amazing Story of Survival

FriesenPress

Millions of women were abused and raped during the final stages of WW II, and while the attitude among many survivors is "We don't talk about that", this woman has found the courage to place her memories on record.Growing up in a rural village in Pomerania, Gila's tranquil life turned tragic when the fighting approached her neighborhood. Her father was captured and taken to Siberia while she and her family became displaced persons and joined the trek of thousands "on the road to nowhere." She was witness to gruesome acts of violence that quickly aged her before her years. She barely survived diphtheria and later, recovering from typhoid fever, she took responsibility for her three siblings while her mother worked. Despite her interrupted schooling through circumstances beyond her control, Gila's determination empowered her to become a Physical Education teacher and successful competitive kayaker. The division of Germany into East and West with its political ramifications caused her to escape to West Germany. Here she was able to fulfill an old dream despite having to face new challenges, including an unwanted affair. Gila's story is one of heartache, courage, pain, love, liberation and reclaiming life....

We Dont Talk About That: An Amazing Story of Survival

Water can ease a variety of common conditions. This book shows the simple and effective techniques of Kneipp hydrotherapy and how to use this health treatment successfully at home.

Healing with Water: Kneipp Hydrotherapy at Home (Alive Natural Health Guides)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Special Diet

Alive Books

Used by the Finns and others for centuries, the sauna is a way of deeply cleansing your body, improving your health and reducing stress.

Sauna: Hottest Way to Good Health (Natural Health Guide) (Alive Natural Health Guides)

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