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Quilt of My Life's Memories - by Margaret Carey (Paperback)

Quilt of My Life's Memories - by  Margaret Carey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Krystyna, or Kitty, was born in Poland. She was enjoying a summer in the country in 1939 when Kitty's life and the life of her family are shaken by the invasion of Poland by the German forces - and turned Kitty into a combatant for freedom.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Krystyna, or Kitty as she is known, born to a loving and well-respected family, is enjoying a summer in the country. It is August 1939 and the carefree days are filled with fun and laughter.</p><p><br></p><p>On September 1<sup>st</sup> of that year, Kitty's life and the life of her family are shaken by the invasion of Poland by the German forces.</p><p>Nothing will be the same ever again.</p><p><br></p><p>Fearless, Kitty begins to work for the "Organization" carrying out duties of a messenger until the danger of her work puts her and her family in peril.</p><p>Leaving her beloved city is the only option for her safety, and she begins the long struggle to stay alive in the midst of these uncertain times.</p><p>As war takes its toll on the country, the German forces are met by the Russian troops and the political chess game which will eventually enslave Poland as a Communist State begins. Kitty is taken prisoner by NKVD and her life in "hell" will test the strength of her body and spirit.</p><p><br></p><p>It is 1951 and Poland, as it slowly begins to rebuild its charred remains, is in the iron grip of the Communist government. </p><p>She is taken from her home and a long and horrifying journey back to freedom shakes her world once again. </p>

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