TRUE STORY. Bella survived an abusive powerbroker father with organized crime ties, a drug-addicted mother and a physically/sexually abusive brother. Shocking & inspirational. When she couldn't cry, she tattooed a crying angel to cry for her.
Rosetta was born in 1909 as the youngest of ten children. The family had more laughter than money and neighbors would knock on their door to ask, "Can we come in and laugh, too?"
Tacoma businessman, philanthropist and community leader, Kurt Mayer, has written a rags to riches story of his life and times. “My Personal Brush with History,” written with Joe Peterson, is a story of hardship, opportunity, triumphs, mistakes, family and faith.
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My book is intended to give my grandchildren – ages 12, 11 and 8 – an opportunity to read, later in life, about what many believe has been an incredible journey. It can also be a study for those who are interested in the Holocaust and an inspiration for those who wish to prosper financially in business.
The proceeds from this book benefit Pacific Lutheran University's Holocaust studies program. I so firmly believe that the horrors of the Holocaust must never be repeated that along with my family and a family friend, we've made the first steps to fund Holocaust education in an unlikely but perfectly suited place.
The education students receive at PLU will ensure the future for my grandchildren and yours. You have a chance to help support Holocaust education when you purchase my book. For seventy years I did not tell all that has happened to me. Now, I'm telling my story and invite you to join me in supporting Holocaust education.
Birth Place
Mainz, Germany
Accomplishments
Associated Ministries, Tacoma, WA "Ecumenical/Interfaith Service Award 2010"
Contact Information
Pacific Lutheran University
Office of Development Administration Building 101
Tacoma WA 98447
USA