Tears to Triumph: Women Learn to Live, Love, and Thrive

By Dawn Marie Daniels, Candace Sandy, Jarralynne Agee

Anton and Theodor van Dreveldt grew up in Emmerich, Prussia, as the sons of a Catholic priest and his housekeeper-a situation their father tried to disguise by presenting himself as their uncle. As young men, both Anton and Theodor found their lives increasingly troubled. Anton drank heavily, and Theodor's career was jeopardized by his participation in a banned political organization. These troubles, combined with growing Prussian authoritarianism, led to their independent emigrations to the United States, Theodor in 1844 and Anton in 1849. Theodor, tormented by malaria and financial difficulties, returned to Germany, but Anton and his son Bernhard, who emigrated after Theodor's return, remained. This separation helped produce a remarkable body of correspondence describing the van Dreveldts' often troubled relationships with each other, their homeland, and America. Their letters compare the age-old tribulations of Europe against the promise and challenges of a new country. The van Dreveldts' experiences provide a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of immigrant life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758231598
• ISBN13: 9780758231598
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

(RAW Rating: 4.5) - Inspiration Through Stories

Women today have many things to do with family, their job and raising children that often, they become stressed and burdened, trying to figure out how to handle it all. Many of us are falling into a depressive state because we are overwhelmed with financial difficulties while trying to maintain healthy relationships. Even with the disappearance of jobs and the downturn of the economy, women are pushing through inner pain to find the strength to move forward. TEARS TO TRUIMP addresses women issues, their life struggles and successes in a variety of stories written by women just like me and you. The stories ranges from happy to sad, painful and are followed by an interpretation of what the writer can take from their experiences by the authors while learning how it impacted their lives or how it could ultimately improve their life's situation. The authors did an outstanding job with the wrap up of each story. The information provided was easy to follow and understand. The words of wisdom are inspiring. If you are looking for a book to make you smile and will help you release your tears, this book is for you. It is an interesting read that is filled with words of encouragement. I highly recommend this book to readers who need to understand that tears are just the beginning of releasing the pain inside before you step into your greatness. Reviewed by RM Jackson for The RAWSISTAZ (tm) Reviewers

Finding Success In Everything We Do

From the authors of the Souls of My Sisters, Dawn Daniels, Candace Sandy and Dr. Jarralynne Agee return with another book of encouragement, love, strength and triumph. Real women come forward to share their personal stories of heartache, pain, despair, hardship, domestic violence, health, jail, depression, disappointment, and hope. Each testimony revealed how tears have a purpose; tragedy can develop dreams; beauty can be found in everything and success is only around the corner with determination and hope. I found the stories of each of the women to be heartwarming and encouraging. I cried with Dr Sharron Herron as she told the story of having to buy a dress for her daughter who died after breathing for only eight days; and Debbie Heyer lifted me as she told of how she realized her self worth and lost over 200 lbs. The authors, between each story, gave their insight into each story as they retold it. This book is very inspirational and uplifting and I would recommend to all to read. Priscilla C. Johnson APOOO BookClub