Françoise MaricleFrançoise Maricle was born two months premature in a Japanese internment camp in Indonesia during World War II. After the war, her family left the tropics they loved to return to a cold, overcrowded Netherlands, where they were met with indifference y the European Dutch. Seeking peace and belonging, Françoise eventually met her husband in Germany and later immigrated to the United States-where she found gratitude and healing.As a counselor supporting women in abusive relationships, Françoise discovered that sharing her own story created powerful connections. When women heard what she had endured, they became more open to facing their own challenges.Over time, she began speaking publicly about her life and was interviewed on both public radio and television. Writing her memoir took fifteen years, as long-buried emotions emerged in the process.Françoise now lives in Arizona, where the wide-open skies and warm climate offer the sense of freedom and peace she always longed for. Read More Read Less