Memories and Impressions of Switzerland

About the Book

Memories and Impressions of Switzerland Ten Short Stories This enchanting collection of short stories takes you on a tour of Swiss hamlets and small towns and acquaints you with a wide range of beautifully drawn characters. The stories portray human nature and behavior at its best but also not in its most admirable form. Author Anita Sumariwalla who brought readers Alexa-Alessandra: A Story of Love, has created a memorable anthology of short stories. This time, she weaves tales inspired by Memories and Impressions of Switzerland. In this compilation, readers will find ten equally fascinating short stories, reflecting memories and impressions created out of the author’s affection for the country of her birth and childhood—Switzerland. A colorful cast of characters portray society—from the almost-forgotten people to the aristocrats. Characters are exposed, influenced, and formed by their environment, their behaviors guided and judged by society. Their behaviors are not in any way unusual or unique to Switzerland. Thus, these stories are not intended to cast aspersions on Switzerland or the Swiss people. In “Attractions and Consequences”, a young maid must deal with the consequences of a fleeting attraction while “Painful Discoveries” lead to a late but happy reunion. A young woman forges her own future in “Appendicitis Helps a Dream Come True” and another’s “Purchased Silence” leads to years to unnecessary heartbreak. Readers will find other wonderful tales as they indulge in Memories and Impressions of Switzerland.

About the Author

Anita Sumariwalla was born in a hamlet nestled in the hills of the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Her life experiences caused her to meet and observe many people, who could easily be characters in some of her stories. They bear proof that humans everywhere share basic emotions and frailties. The author immigrated to the United States in 1961 where she took University courses, worked for the Peace Corps, taught at several schools in Massachusetts and the San Francisco Bay Area, and for several years, took up oil painting and held exhibitions of her work. Over the years she has made more than thirty-five trips to Switzerland to walk in her beloved Swiss mountains. These stories bear witness to her affection for Switzerland. Anita now lives in Medford, Oregon and loves writing to give expression to her thoughts and heart.