Survival: A Story of Friendship - Part 2 (Paperback)

Alice Weil

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ISBN 10: 1398416924 ISBN 13: 9781398416925
Published by Austin Macauley Publishers, London, 2022
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Paperback. Survival: A Story of Friendship - Part 2 is about the voyage Freddy and his mother, Helene, take to escape Europe and the ravages of World War II. After promising Sigmund on his deathbed that they would reunite the family in a peaceful and friendly country, they make their way via ship to Colombia, the country Nellie had made her home just as the Nazi movement in Germany was gaining momentum. After their safe arrival, Freddy is forced to look for work in order to support his mother and himself while adjusting to new surroundings at the same time. After some fortuitous, work-related encounters, Freddy decides to not only run his own lingerie business but produce the raw materials he needs himself. This is the story of how someone who was unable to complete school or go to university, due to strictly unfortunate circumstances, had the vision and skills to found a company that would provide jobs and well-being. Thus giving back to the country that granted him what the German Nazi government had taken away from him: his nationality. Survival: A Story of Friendship - Part 2 is about the voyage Freddy and his mother, Helene, take to escape Europe and the ravages of World War II. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781398416925

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Survival: A Story of Friendship - Part 2 is about the voyage Freddy and his mother, Helene, take to escape Europe and the ravages of World War II. After promising Sigmund on his deathbed that they would reunite the family in a peaceful and friendly country, they make their way via ship to Colombia, the country Nellie had made her home just as the Nazi movement in Germany was gaining momentum. After their safe arrival, Freddy is forced to look for work in order to support his mother and himself while adjusting to new surroundings at the same time. After some fortuitous, work-related encounters, Freddy decides to not only run his own lingerie business but produce the raw materials he needs himself.
This is the story of how someone who was unable to complete school or go to university, due to strictly unfortunate circumstances, had the vision and skills to found a company that would provide jobs and well-being. Thus giving back to the country that granted him what the German Nazi government had taken away from him: his nationality.

About the Author: Alice Weil is half-American and half-German. She grew up in Colombia and attended French and German schools, therefore, becoming fluent in four languages. She has three children and seven grandchildren. After having travelled all over the world, she immersed herself in the spiritual teachings of India, and lives by these teachings, which have enabled her to serve others, thus living her dharma or life's purpose. This is her fourth book.

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Title: Survival: A Story of Friendship - Part 2 (...
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers, London
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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