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Millions of women were abused and raped during the final stages of WW II, and while the attitude among many survivors is We don't talk about that, this woman has found the courage to place her memories on record. Growing up in a rural village in Pomerania, Gila's tranquil life turned tragic when the fighting approached her neighborhood. Her father was captured and taken to Siberia while she and her family became displaced persons and joined the trek of thousands on the road to nowhere. She was witness to gruesome acts of violence that quickly aged her before her years. She barely survived diphtheria and later, recovering from typhoid fever, she took responsibility for her three siblings while her mother worked. Despite her interrupted schooling through circumstances beyond her control, Gila's determination empowered her to become a Physical Education teacher and successful competitive kayaker. The division of Germany into East and West with its political ramifications caused her to escape to West Germany. Here she was able to fulfill an old dream despite having to face new challenges, including an unwanted affair. Gila's story is one of heartache, courage, pain, love, liberation and reclaiming life....

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Following her emigration to Canada, Giselle Roeder became a successful business woman and international public speaker. She has regularly written for several magazines and authored two books regarding healthy living. She currently resides on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia....

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