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Memories of a Forgotten Past

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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!

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.

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"