Cover of Ruth Zachary's New Book © 2012
Hello, Friends!
It has been
months since I have posted information on this blog, and I apologize, but
failing computer equipment has been one reason. Another reason was that I was
finishing a family history, which has been published and is now available.
This new
book, Theories of Relativity, with about
300 pages with twenty black and white photographs plus 50 pages of Appendices
is described as follows:
Theories of Relativity
Based upon
real life, Ava, a young woman born in 1903, was raised by grand parents in a
home that was quite religious and strict. Growing up, she learned she had
unusual perceptions of reality, where her senses were often comingled, so she
felt sounds on her skin, music was associated with colors or scents, and so on.
Ava was synesthetic in a time when the condition was unknown. This informed her
early experience of the world. Ava struggled to become an accomplished student,
musician, teacher, and eventually married Forrest, just after the 1929 crash.
Her previous isolation and Forrest’s earlier childhood abuse and their
different religious outlooks seemed to bring a surprising balance to their
lives during the hardships of the Great Depression. Eventually the couple
started a family in spite of unresolved issues. Their story is told with
thoughtful candor and compassion.
Other characters in this drama
include Ava’s father who related to her through correspondence, a dominating
grandmother, Forrest’s determined and gentle mother, Alice, and many aunts and
cousins who endeavored to work to maintain family relationships in the face of
a dynamically changing social climate.
These
people are unique and yet have much in common with the nationwide experience of
that period. In these unfolding events, many changes in history, from the Civil
War, WW1, Women’s Suffrage, the Great Depression, and its aftermath, to just
before World War II are reflected. It describes the changing social climate
from an agricultural era to a more industrial economic world, that affected so
many lives.
People
interested in history, in genealogy, poetry, and in biography should find this
account interesting. Relatives may find clues to their own family histories as
well.
Ruth Zachary
was a news reporter in a suburb of Grand Rapids MI for seven years. She has
attended numerous creative writing classes, workshops and seminars. She is also
the author of The Woman Who Named Herself, her first book.
Autographed books may also be obtained from the author at rzacharyart@gmail.com. Each book is
$23.50 including shipping.
Writing and images on this site are the copyright ©of Ruth Zachary.
