Reviews
"Bertha--An awe-inspiring chronicle of family ancestry. Through war, peace, and turbulent times, how families gathered strength through Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love."--Marj A., School Administrator "Lisa, you have done it again! Even though I have known you all my life, I never truly realized the struggles your family has had in their lives. First the incredible account of your parents lives in Iron Annie and a Long Journey and now the inspiring life story of your great-grandmother Bertha. And what a life that was! Beautifully told, a book to get lost in. I highly recommend it."--M. G. B., Counsellor "Bertha, a treat for lovers of historical romance. A tale of love told from the perspective of a German family who lived through gut-wrenching trials and tribulations that will keep you captivated. A mesmerizing, eye-opening story of pre- and post-war-torn Germany, with the power of family, love, and endurance shining through."--Cheryl Hunt, Corporate Lead Volunteer Services, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Synopsis
Bertha: Shine Like the Dawn is the true story of Bertha, the author's great-grandmother, born into relative wealth and comfort in 1860 Germany, orphaned as a baby, and begrudgingly raised by two sets of grandparents. Violated by her uncle at seventeen, Bertha becomes pregnant and is quickly married off to a man beneath her standing. After enduring years of domestic violence and forced pregnancies, she finally walks away with four young children and with only her grandmother in Berlin for support. Once there, Bertha finds love with a mysterious man--but will it last? Bertha, who lives through the turn of the century, the sinking of the Titanic, the First World War, the Spanish Flu, The Great Depression, and the Second World War, accepts whatever life gives her, with courage and passion, but most of all with love. This is a tender romance, filled with compassion and many unexpected turns in life. Bertha experiences unbelievable trials, tribulations, and triumphs, as well as great love and great loss. Readers will cheer for her, cry for her, and love with her., Bertha is the true story of the author's great-grandmother. Born in 1860 Germany, Bertha lives through the turn of the century, the sinking of the Titanic, the First World War, the Spanish Flu, The Great Depression, and the Second World War. Throughout she accepts whatever life gives her, with courage and passion, but most of all with love.
