Memories of a Forgotten Past [Paperback]

Anne Lebrecht (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2005

Abandoned by her parents and placed in a Catholic boarding school at age five, Janet Selmann is forced to confront cruelty, rejection, and hostility. Unanswered questions and confusion about her past are a source of constant anxiety. Ten years later, and after the death of her mother, Janet’s father feels compelled to bring her home. Home and family are foreign to her. Her father’s new love, Annie, befriends Janet and shares many secrets of Janet’s past. Annie’s brother, Seymour, and Janet fall in love. Friendship and love are lost when a tragic accident takes Seymour’s life. Faced with loss and grief, Janet must try to rebuild her life once again. From 1940 to 1992, from Montreal to Los Angeles, Janet continues to search for the truth. Painful memories and many setbacks hinder her search. She struggles to find closure to her past so she may find happiness in the present.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (May 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413774563
• ISBN-13: 978-1413774566
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,749,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anne Lebrecht is the author of novels, poetry and short stories. Her many published works include, "Memories of a Forgotten Past", "Discoveries of a Hidden Past" "The Daughters Of Nora Crawford" "Simply Poetry" "Tales From The Heart." And her newest novel "Confession From A Stranger." They are all available at all bookstores and on line with Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other on line web sites.

When she retired from her position as a CFO for a large automotive aftermarket corporation, she immediately made her hobby of writing, her full time occupation.

She has two married daughters and two grandchildren. Born in Montreal Canada, she now resides with her husband in Laguna Woods Village in Southern California.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Break out the tissues..., April 23, 2006

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Jean Pike (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Memories of a Forgotten Past (Paperback)

Break out the tissues if you plan to read Anne Lebrecht's heartrending coming of age story, Memories of a Forgotten Past!

When Janet Sellman returns to live with the father she never knew, at age fifteen, after ten years in a Catholic boarding school, things are uncomfortable, to say the least. As she slowly rebuilds her life, Janet finds herself troubled by memories she can not begin to deal with or understand. Alone and afraid, she is befriended by Seymour, and older man who makes her feel loved and protected. Janet is happy for the first time in her life. When a tragic accident takes Seymour's life, just days before their wedding, Janet must pick up the pieces of her shattered existence once again. Tears of sorrow became tears of joy as I followed Janet, step by step, on her journey to fulfillment and self discovery. Beautiful!

3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, May 19, 2005

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Donna Laird (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Memories of a Forgotten Past (Paperback)

Janet Selmann is in love, but right before her wedding to Seymour Glickman tragedy hits. Seymour is in an accident that he doesn't survive.

As Janet tries to deal with the death of her soul mate, she starts to remember her forgotten past. Can she move on with her life without Seymour? Will her past keep her from ever being happy?

Anne Lebrecht is a wonderful storyteller. Grab a blanket and a box of Kleenex then curl up on the sofa and enjoy this heartwarming story of love, loss and betrayal. Follow Janet as she makes her way in a world without her beloved Seymour. I highly recommend this book.

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I adored reading this book.., July 23, 2005

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Pierrette Komarek "Pierrette Lili Camps" (Delray beach Fla.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Memories of a Forgotten Past (Paperback)

Written in an elegant prose, Ms Lebrecht book is everything you look for in a story. It has a well written plot, that transport you from Montreal to California. The author's love for her native city in Canada is obvious throughout and should please most Canadian readers. Some French and even Yiddish is interjected here and there..indeed a pleasure to read, especially the love scenes. making one wish the book would never end. Do I recommend this book? You bet!

Pierrette Lili Camps

author of "Le Cafe' de Cadix"