They Brought Tarnished Secrets

About the Book

The bombs of World War II exploded around the family. In time, the war ended, yet their fear remained. They carried hidden emotional scars on their post war journey as an unknown future loomed before them. A vital question presented itself. Should this family from Croatia leave their country? A forced abandonment of homeland lurked in the shadows. Readers with an interest in history or who had a family member who fought in World War II will experience aspects of the war not found in the history books. Legal immigrants persevered with an intense desire to reach America. Their deep need for a home surrounded by tranquility led them with a new emotion. The immigrants wanted to make the United States of America proud of them! Their work, talents and contributions made this happen. This book is a work of fiction which explodes with the drama of life during and after World War II. The people, their names exist only in the writer’s mind. Memories can be elusive yet spark an author’s imagination.

About the Author

Sharon SanAngelo is a published author of the non-fiction book, The Lightning Within. She grew up in the Finger Lakes area of New York State. Sharon attended Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York and Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York where she completed classes in English Literature and Writing Enrichment. As an active Rotarian, the author is involved in promoting literacy in her community and beyond the local area. Her Rotary Club works with the town library and schools where Sharon has encouraged young children to read. Their interest in books has grown into an activity that is a strong part of their lives. This time the author has created a fiction book about the World War II years. Sharon feels a strong desire for people of today’s world to reflect on past wars. She has written a compelling story of survival, a novel filled with sensitive detail.