Born in Sarajevo
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $3.99
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
The term "terroir" is used to describe the flavor of the land. Although it is usually used to describe food, it grows in meaning when it is used to understand people and how they are a connected to their home.
In 1992, what remained of the once diverse and peaceful Yugoslavia began to dissolve. The war that followed presented a picture that was much different than the normal depiction of good verses bad. The casualties ran deeper than the physical wounds and no one escaped unscathed.
This is my story of a search for a new home and the separation from those I love... a story of being uprooted.
Customer Reviews
Powerful and compelling.
Snjezana, which translates to "Snow White" in English, was born in Sarjevo and she shares her story. It's a powerful recollection of survival, when the only one she could rely on to save her, was herself. My favorite line, which dictates the story, is "There is no greater pain than to recall a time of happiness in one of sorrow." Her story is remarkable, and her survival is even greater. I especially was drawn to her reading the refugee booklet about the United States, as if the dreams of all could be solved by being part of the land of the free. Snjezana learns many things through her journey and she was best to learn about herself. "Attitude determines my will and my choice, which is able to make the difference."