FROM VIENNA TO 14th STREET
A Memoir
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About the Book
The amazing memoir takes us on one courageous woman’s voyage of survival and triumph. Brigitte’s book is about the journey of a young girl whose mother dies in the holocaust and who escapes to America and settles in New York City. After a 14 year-long marriage and the birth of a son, Brigitte’s life is again challenged and as a result she embarks in a new direction. On her own, she fulfills her dream of traveling throughout the world. Her voyages are exciting and romantic and, in this book, she recounts her adventures.
READER'S COMMENTS
I just spent a wonderful night with you. I started your book and I simply could not put it down until I finished and the next thing I knew it was morning. - Dr. Sigrid Kisners, psychotherapist.
I loved reading your book. I loved the fact that your wrote vignette about friends and family who were important to you during your life. -Leigh Montville, Conde Nast
I just read your book and it is very good. I was touched reading your/our story. You have an interesting mind and a generous heart. -Mont Plans, actress, Barcelona
I have to tell you I love your book. You write like Hemingway in short clear sentences. -Dr. Church, Psychotherapist.
Your book is very well written. I really loved reading it. It's very honest and sincere. -Ralph Tyles. Published writer, poet.
About the Author
Born in Berlin, Brigitte spent her formative years in Vienna, Austria. Due to the Nazi occupation, she and her mother escaped to Paris. From there, Brigitte immigrated to England where she was united with her estranged father, but unfortunately, her mother died in the holocaust. In England, WWII broke out during which time she spent two years in a boarding school and then helped with the war effort. In 1956 she immigrated to America, settled in New York City, married and had a son. After her divorce, she succeeded to become an influential member of the new and exciting Soho art scene. Working as a part-time travel agent, enabled her to follow her passion for the world travel. Brigitte’s focus today is on photography and her work has been featured in numerous New York City art galleries.