Six chapters in the book, like six stars in one constellation, contain the names Maria, Emma, Valentina, Gennady, Larissa and John. Maria, a Russian beauty, is a symbol of love, determination and devotion to the family- a stronghold and a real survivor through the Russian turmoil. Emma, Maria's eldest daughter, wounded during the second World War at age 7, carried her grief through her whole life. Valentina, Maria's second daughter, optimistic by nature, made her life roads in her own way. Gennady, Maria's only son, was her favourite and beloved most of all. Larissa, Maria's grandaughter, is described from a parental point of view. John's true story was to be the conclusion of this book but became the beginning of a new chapter of the author's life: it has become another story for another time.

Exile from Latvia is the story of a young boy's experiences before, during and after World War II, told endearingly, to touch the heart.

Driven from his beloved Latvia by the Soviet Army, Harijs' family flees to Germany in the hope of being captured by the advancing American forces. The family experiences hardships of all kinds - hunger, homelessness and air raids. They brush with death many times in many ways and their life is often punctuated with misunderstandings, both humorous and tragic. Presumed guilty they must prove their innocence. The continuous migration causes Harijs to lose friends constantly. These experiences shape Harijs' life, surprisingly, in a positive way, especially in the Displaced Persons' camp under dedicated teachers and scoutmasters. There are lighter moments as young Harijs discovers girls, often handling the developing attraction in awkward though humorous ways, eventually touching the heartstrings of a girl tenderly. There is laughter, love, grief, tears and longings of the heart. Finally the anticipation of an unexpected future replaces the memories of cruelty, atrocity, hate, betrayal, misunderstandings, ignorance and fear with commitment to meet the future with confidence. During the war years Harijs made friends only to lose them. He will not lose you. You'll move alongside him through the first-person escapades of a pre-teen boy looking for answers in a senseless world.

The book "Life Behind The Iron Curtain I" shows the 20th century history through the authoress' life. This historical story begins at her father's birthplace Verecke, where ancient Hungarians conqered and founded Hungary. She spent happy long holidays there for 18 years. It was translated, sent to England by daughter-in-law Christine to acquintances, whose opinion follows: Mollie & Fred Green: We were all very interested indeed to read your mother-in-law's memoires. I must emphasise how enjoyable we've found this book. The memories're fantastic, the descriptions so vivid I fell under its spell and just feel as if I've been transported back with her and actually "feeling" the atmosphere and seeing the houses, garden etc. I'd like to meet the authoress one day. I feel she's a remarkable woman and was very fortunate to belong to such a loving family.She seems to have "taken me right into her family"- it's incredible! I'm just reading and reading the next instalment of the most interesting story. We're all loving it. I wish I was so gifted as she. I can't read enough about her life. So we're eagerly awaiting the next transcript. To me it's like reading the script on one of those beloved old films we just loved to sit, watch, soft times cry, then we'd walk home, talk about how it was' for days. I just don't want it to end. What pleasure reading this book has brought to me. When it arrives in my post box I rush to open it. The description of her mother brought tears to my eyes- she had such overwhelming love. All through her life she's been surrounded with people who loved her and she returned this. The world would be a wonderful place if we could all have received and returned love! We recommend this book to all, who like adventurous, readable, unforgettable books.