Readers will enjoy this authentic story of triumph over tragedy. Written as a sequel to Ms. Jurich’s debut novel, “Remember Me,” I’ll venture to say this one is even better. Told from the point of view of a master storyteller, the novel’s Prologue launches the reader into investigating some deep and meaningful questions that may or may not be answered. I found myself immediately captivated in anticipation of an emotional roller coaster ride of a journey later to discover pure satisfaction when the ride was over.

The author’s prose will tug at your heartstrings as the story opens with the main character; Selma Mazur accepting an invitation to return to the places where the demons of the traumatic past still haunt her in the quiet of her dreams. Told in the first person from Selma’s point of view, the reader is presented with the dilemmas and emotions Selma must face as the story unfolds. Ms. Jurich’s main theme centers on giving voice to the unheard, specifically the casualties of the human conflict. This story is written from the perspective of the knowing, and warrants a broad audience, the underlying hope that the painful lessons of the past will not be forgotten.

The story is rich with place descriptions, and realistic dialogue that made me feel like I was in the story, beside Selma as she came face to face with an imprisoned war criminal to listen to his confessions. Eventually Selma travels to Prijedor, her native town in the north of Bosnia-Herzegovina. While there she recognizes her need for closure.  Read more ›