The Book of Miracles
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "1st, 2nd and the 3rd"The adventures of Eastern European in America
11 total reviews
Comment from estory
You speak here in honest terms of the frustrations with communism, the chance at freedom, the struggles of being an immigrant. I think you have a great sketch here for a novel...the translation to English might be a challenge, but I think you should write in Romanian first because your native tongue comes naturally. It is a story worth telling , I think. You must have gone through some adventures. Maybe should have a talk with some of these numbskull socialists in the US who think they're going to create a better world. estory
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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You speak here in honest terms of the frustrations with communism, the chance at freedom, the struggles of being an immigrant. I think you have a great sketch here for a novel...the translation to English might be a challenge, but I think you should write in Romanian first because your native tongue comes naturally. It is a story worth telling , I think. You must have gone through some adventures. Maybe should have a talk with some of these numbskull socialists in the US who think they're going to create a better world. estory
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for your kind comments since I've moved here I am trying to write in English, I know it sounds crazy but i can't write this in Romanian
Comment from Sally Law
Well, I do love history but especially hearing about your personal experiences and native country. Your story is fascinating. It's so unlike anyone I know personally, but reminds me of my European ancestry.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Well, I do love history but especially hearing about your personal experiences and native country. Your story is fascinating. It's so unlike anyone I know personally, but reminds me of my European ancestry.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for your beautiful thoughts and best wishes
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Iza. I appreciate your comments regarding the history of the land you came from. I find it interesting hearing some of the history. I find your writing interesting and will continue to read. Robert
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Hello Iza. I appreciate your comments regarding the history of the land you came from. I find it interesting hearing some of the history. I find your writing interesting and will continue to read. Robert
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for your kind review and I really appreciate your encouragements.
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You are so welcome.
Comment from DonandVicki
You listed this as fiction but it reads like non-fiction, Very well written and It makes me feel lucky, very lucky to be an American and born in America. Well written and I would like to read more.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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You listed this as fiction but it reads like non-fiction, Very well written and It makes me feel lucky, very lucky to be an American and born in America. Well written and I would like to read more.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for reading and for your kind comments.
Comment from Susan Larson
I find this very interesting since all four of my grandparents immigrated from what was then Austria-Hungary. We were all lumped together under the ethnic slur of "Hunkies" and were only one status level higher than the Poles, or "Pollocks" as they were called. Now with my married name, people assume I'm Norwegian and ask me about my ancestors. Well, I guess that's all part of the melting pot! I look forward to following your book.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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I find this very interesting since all four of my grandparents immigrated from what was then Austria-Hungary. We were all lumped together under the ethnic slur of "Hunkies" and were only one status level higher than the Poles, or "Pollocks" as they were called. Now with my married name, people assume I'm Norwegian and ask me about my ancestors. Well, I guess that's all part of the melting pot! I look forward to following your book.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for your kind review; in my case is just my husband and me. We have no kids so the adaptation will end with us!
Comment from Sylvia Page
Isabella, you have shared a wonderful story of three different rich cultures.
Imagine having to learn different languages at the same time. You are definitely gifted.
Best
Sylvia
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Isabella, you have shared a wonderful story of three different rich cultures.
Imagine having to learn different languages at the same time. You are definitely gifted.
Best
Sylvia
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and I feel blessed for this gift:)
Comment from Gail Denham
Most interesting - and you've had quite the adventure - studying in a couple countries - what is your occupation now? Seems you're able to adapt well to different languages and countries.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Most interesting - and you've had quite the adventure - studying in a couple countries - what is your occupation now? Seems you're able to adapt well to different languages and countries.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Currently, I am a RIM Senior Analyst (Records Information Management). Thank you so much for your kind review.
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Thank you for taking time to share your precious story. People can be quite the idiots for sure. How awesome you have been able to experience so many different cultures and languages. Can't wait for your next chapter!!!xoxo
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2019
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Thank you for taking time to share your precious story. People can be quite the idiots for sure. How awesome you have been able to experience so many different cultures and languages. Can't wait for your next chapter!!!xoxo
Comment Written 01-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2019
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My dear friend thank you so much for your kind words
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xoxo!
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Hello, my friend, I have a silly question: what time zone are the deadline for this site, from some reason i missed all the time. I'm in Mountain time western Canada
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Not a silly question. I believe they operate in Eastern time zone, so you want to see it as 2 hours earlier for your submission. If it?s midnight, you want to do by 10 pm your time :) xoxo
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Thank you so much my aqua princess😉
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xoxoxo!!!!
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
You are quite the world traveler. This is an engaging account as you share it in an intimate manner allowing the reader to feel what you were feeling at the time. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2019
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You are quite the world traveler. This is an engaging account as you share it in an intimate manner allowing the reader to feel what you were feeling at the time. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for your kind review
Comment from Y. M. Roger
A great chapter in your book -- thank you for sharing! ;) :)
My 1st country, the country of origin, is --> My first country, my country of origin, is
in communism time, therefore the resilience --> in a time of communism and, therefore, the resilience
that time we had 3 hours at TV in the --> that time, we had three hours of TV in the
filled just with programs --> filled solely with programs
south of Danube --> south of the Danube
doubled --> broadcast
that they impose for me if I wanted --> that they imposed if I wanted
Now looking back, what started as a necessity becomes a --> Looking back, what started as a necessity, became a
when with what I learned from TV I was --> with what I had learned from those translations when I was
All my effort in --> All of my efforts in
to the 1st, where --> to Romania, where
the 3rd - Canada --> the my third country, Canada
thrilled, I got two in one: English and French in the same country --> thrilled to get two languages in one country: English and French.
French were not quite the French --> French spoken there was not quite the formal French
but whatever I survived --> but I survived
survived. My trip --> survived. [new paragraph here] My trip
to the 3rd was not --> to Canada was not
the custom called me the Russian --> Customs called me a Russian
with you people? --> with people?
are different like day --> are as different as day
night, for God's sake, we don't even --> night, for God's sake! They don't even
And no, Romania was --> And, no, Romania was
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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2019
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A great chapter in your book -- thank you for sharing! ;) :)
My 1st country, the country of origin, is --> My first country, my country of origin, is
in communism time, therefore the resilience --> in a time of communism and, therefore, the resilience
that time we had 3 hours at TV in the --> that time, we had three hours of TV in the
filled just with programs --> filled solely with programs
south of Danube --> south of the Danube
doubled --> broadcast
that they impose for me if I wanted --> that they imposed if I wanted
Now looking back, what started as a necessity becomes a --> Looking back, what started as a necessity, became a
when with what I learned from TV I was --> with what I had learned from those translations when I was
All my effort in --> All of my efforts in
to the 1st, where --> to Romania, where
the 3rd - Canada --> the my third country, Canada
thrilled, I got two in one: English and French in the same country --> thrilled to get two languages in one country: English and French.
French were not quite the French --> French spoken there was not quite the formal French
but whatever I survived --> but I survived
survived. My trip --> survived. [new paragraph here] My trip
to the 3rd was not --> to Canada was not
the custom called me the Russian --> Customs called me a Russian
with you people? --> with people?
are different like day --> are as different as day
night, for God's sake, we don't even --> night, for God's sake! They don't even
And no, Romania was --> And, no, Romania was
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for your excellent review and comments
