- Genre:biography & autobiography
- Sub-genre:Women
- Language:English
- Pages:212
- Paperback ISBN:9798317831998
Book details
Overview
In 1953, Terry, a young teenager, was looking forward to her first year of high school. However, her father had just accepted a new position to build and manage a railroad in a remote area of Venezuela where iron ore would be mined from the mountain and transported to the US. Soon, Terry and her family moved from their comfortable city in Ohio to an undeveloped area of Venezuela next to the jungle where, hopefully, a village would soon be built.Terry wondered what her life would be like in Venezuela but while there she soon learned to love the variety of colors, the beautiful birds, the new language and the friendly people. Terry lived in Venezuela for many years as a teenager, teacher, wife, mother and friend. One day, years later, Terry had to make the difficult decision to leave the Venezuela she knew and loved. Terry shares her personal life story in the book titled, “One Girl…Two Countries”. As you read her story, you may feel that Terry is truly your friend as she shares her life story with you.
Terry’s personal story “One Girl…Two Countries” is a soft cover book with colorful photos available at store.bookbaby.com, and soon at Amazon, BN, etc.
Description
Terry and her family moved from a city in Ohio to an undeveloped area of Venezuela—near the confluence of two large rivers, the Orinoco River and the Caroní River, with the jungle nearby. At that time, the country of Venezuela was filled with freedom for everyone with beauty everywhere. The colors, the birds, the animals all were amazing. Much of the beauty was in the warm welcoming spirit of the Venezuelan people. Many years have passed and life has changed for Terry but her memories and love of the Venezuela she knew have remained with her forever. Personal reasons caused her to leave the country she loved and move forward with her life the best she could. "One Girl...Two Countries" is Terry's story, a story that blends two countries together, creating long-lasting memories—memories to be shared and cherished forever. Terry shares her personal story with you causing you to feel that Terry is, indeed. your personal friend.
