Unbreakable Determination

by Maria Florkiewicz

Overview

This is a story about survival and a strong will to fight for a better life.
Vi Marta, by the age of 12 has accepted her lot in life and when questioned always lies about the bruises she suffers from her father's harsh hands and her vicious little brother who is being groomed to follow in their father's footsteps.
Then, she is snatched from her grandmother and uncle, the only two people who had ever shown her any love. Vi is whisked off to NYC where her miserable existence only worsens. Vi's father makes her feel unwanted, unloved and worthless. In the midst of Vi's horrific time in NYC, with the help of Handsome, her grandmother's neglected dog, she remains unbreakable. Her inner strength makes her even more determine to fight for the life she deserves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798369275689
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/14/2023
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

Maria Florkiewicz was born in a small town in Pa. At a young age she was whisked off to NYC where she not only had difficulty with the transformation from going to a catholic school to an inner city school, but also had to emotionally deal with an extremely dysfunctional family. She’s a life-long educator who taught a broad spectrum from kindergarten to a variety of colleges and universities in the states. She taught for Department of Defense overseas, counseled young soldiers, and assisted in their development of basic skills. Through her own life experiences and struggles, she was able to help kids cope with their own struggles and difficulties in life. Today, she loves spending time with her husband and horses. Maria has a Master’s Degree from Boston University in Human Services and counseling. Unbreakable Determination is Maria’s first book.