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The Memory Book: One Woman's Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

The Memory Book: One Woman's Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy


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About the Book

Found in an antique store while the author was on a short vacation to Budapest, the small leather book-filled with watercolors, drawings, and messages-turned out to be a memory book. At the turn of the twentieth century, many Eastern European girls kept memory books as keepsake albums, in which to record advice and remember special events. This particular one contained evergreen truisms and aphorisms written to the the book's owner, Amalka, when she visited places that few Americans know. Driven by curiosity and concern, the author undertook a multi-year journey into the heart of Old Europe and deep into centuries of art, history, and war. The result is a personal exploration of Austria-Hungary and the countries divided up by the Peace Treaty of Trianon at the end of World War I. Here she spreads a message of love in our time and helps Amalka's story live on.

About the Author :
Linda Fischer is a global traveler with a passion for literature, languages, and most especially the people she encounters along the way. She has spent nine years working on this book, all the while attempting to learn the Hungarian language. Her commitment continues. She lives in New York City.

Review :
""What a formidable achievement this book represents. There is a palpable pulse--a heartbeat when one reads it. Fischer's passion is apparent, and so too, is her knowledge. The research is mightily impressive." --Esther Bushell, book group facilitator and commentator, "Literary Matters ""Last summer I traveled and took "Eat, Pray, Love." This summer I'd take this one. It's about connections and community, time travel in the best of ways." --Holly Messitt, coeditor, "New American Contemporary Literature for a Changing Society ""As a memoirist, Fischer deftly fills the roles of both author and protagonist as she learns about the life of a young Austro-Hungarian girl. This book is a compelling read for lovers of history, genealogy, and nostalgic artifacts--anyone who's ever stumbled on a topic or object that began a near-obsessive quest. "The Memory Book" showcases how old historical artifacts and personae can affect modern travelers." --"Foreword Reviews "Fischer intersperses entries from the memory book with her own impressions of Hungary as she retraces Amalka's life and offers her own very engaging look at modern Hungary, its food, culture, and folklore." --Vanessa Bush, "Booklist"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780990572152
  • Publisher: Minted Prose Llc
  • Publisher Imprint: Minted Prose LLC
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: One Woman's Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy
  • ISBN-10: 0990572153
  • Publisher Date: 08 Dec 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 326


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