Meant To Be: A True Story of Might, Miracles and Triumph of the Human Spirit
Franken, Roslyn
ISBN 10: 0978427416 ISBN 13: 9780978427412
Editorial: 10-Q Publishing, 2015
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MEANT TO BE: A True Story of Might, Miracles, and the Triumph of the Human Spirit is an unforgettable WWII survival biography that tells the extraordinary true story of John and Sonja Franken, two unlikely WWII survivors whose courage and resilience defied the horrors of war.
John, a young Dutch naval recruit, is captured by the Japanese during World War II and forced into a prisoner of war (POW) camp in the Dutch East Indies. Sonja, a Dutch teen, is taken by the Nazis and endures the unimaginable brutality of Auschwitz concentration camp and other infamous WWII Holocaust death camps. Against all odds, John survives the Nagasaki atomic bomb, while Sonja miraculously escapes death in the gas chambers on three separate occasions.
Their incredible story of survival against all odds and unwavering determination takes readers through the harrowing journey of two individuals who, after enduring the worst of humanity, find strength in each other. Together, they rebuild their lives, rooted in love, trust, and the power of hope.
But the story doesn’t end with the war. Years later, when Sonja is diagnosed with cancer and John suffers a massive heart attack, their resilience and unbreakable spirit once again guide them through life’s darkest challenges.
In MEANT TO BE, Roslyn Franken—who was inspired by her parents’ legacy—shares her own battle with cancer, diagnosed at just 29 years old. Drawing from her parents' example of bravery and perseverance, Roslyn triumphs over cancer and becomes a long-term survivor.
MEANT TO BE offers profound lessons on how to find strength in adversity, live with purpose, and overcome life’s challenges. This deeply moving biography will inspire readers who seek powerful stories of survival, cancer survival, WWII memoirs, and love’s enduring power.
Whether you’re drawn to true WWII stories, Holocaust survival, or stories of personal transformation, this book will uplift your spirit and leave you inspired by the boundless potential of the human spirit to endure, heal, and triumph.
Discover the inspiring true story of survival, resilience, and love in MEANT TO BE.
Acerca del autor: Roslyn Franken is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker, certified coach, and long-term cancer survivor. She is best known for Meant to Be, the true story of her parents' survival of the Holocaust and the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and their extraordinary love that defied all odds. Her emotionally powerful storytelling and multimedia presentations have touched audiences across North America and Europe, including schools, museums, faith-based groups, cancer support communities, corporations, and more.Roslyn is the creator of the Meant to Be Youth Program, an educational initiative that brings her parents' story to life for middle and high school students through live and virtual presentations. The program supports curriculum goals in character development, resilience, social studies, World War II history, and Holocaust education.Her work is featured in institutions including Yad Vashem in Israel, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, the Los Alamos History Museum in New Mexico, the Florida Holocaust Museum, and the Nationaal Monument Kamp Vught in the Netherlands.She is also the author of The A List: 9 Guiding Principles for Healthy Eating and Positive Living, an internationally acclaimed guide to lasting weight loss, increased energy, and vibrant health. Based on her personal journey of overcoming cancer and coaching others, the book offers practical tools and self-reflection exercises for sustainable wellness.Roslyn holds a Master's degree in Human Systems Intervention and is the creator of From Surviving to Thriving, an online course for professional women cancer survivors.
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Título: Meant To Be: A True Story of Might, Miracles...
Editorial: 10-Q Publishing
Año de publicación: 2015
Encuadernación: paperback
Condición: Good