Mauricio Vargas Ortega

Mauricio Vargas Ortega was born in Santa Ana, Costa Rica in 1971. He is a writer, researcher, and professor. As one of the authors of this book, his task was to give a literary structure to the faithful transcriptions of the life stories of  Abraham Gutreiman.

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The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Abraham Gutreiman

The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Abraham Gutreiman

“Oy Mame! Oy Mame!” — Book Release, September 15, 2021.  The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Abraham Gutreiman  September 15, 2021  (Houston, TX/Cardiff, U.K.)  Oy Mame! Oy Mame! (Yiddish for ‘Oh Mother! Oh Mother!’ spoken with a tone of affliction) is a beautifully...

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B.C. Charles

B.C. Charles

B.C. Charles resides in New Jersey and holds a Masters in Library Science and a Bachelors in English Literature. He enjoys stories with relatable characters; from half-cyborgs battling invading aliens with swords and sorcery, to high-schoolers struggling to balance research papers and relationships and everything in between. When not writing or immersed in a good book, he enjoys the long walks through his wooded neighborhood.

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Karen Strine

Karen Strine

Karen Strine had an epiphany in her early twenties — she loved racquet sport and she played racquetball and tennis for a combined 25 years. She fell in love with pickleball seven years ago, after the death of a close friend. She loves the sport and enjoys its social aspect, too.

Karen earned a BA in History and worked in geriatric nursing, volunteering with a hospice and caring for her aged parents. She also earned a health coach certification and has taught the American Red Cross

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Stuart Katz

Stuart Katz

Born in Panama, Stuart Katz is the epitome of a global adventurer. With his infectious wit and insatiable wanderlust, he has become a prominent figure in the world of travel. Leading a long-standing boutique travel company (TAL Tours) and having overseen the North American wing of Israir, he’s the go-to guy for unforgettable adventures and witty recommendations. Stuart’s op-eds and blogs have graced the pages of many publications worldwide, but this book marks his debut as an author. Alongside his travels to over one hundred countries, he’s become a vocal advocate for mental health, spreading education, advocacy, and acceptance wherever he goes. If you enjoyed this book, you might also enjoy Stuart’s podcast, also called Travel Therapy, and available where podcasts are found.

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Chana Gutreiman Goldberg

Chana Gutreiman Goldberg

Chana Gutreiman Goldberg was born in Munich, Germany in 1949. She is a sociologist, who previously worked for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She currently lives in San José, Costa Rica.

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Max Gutreiman Goldberg

Max Gutreiman Goldberg

Max Gutreiman Goldberg was born in La Paz, Bolivia in 1955. He currently lives in San José, Costa Rica where he practices as a Medical Internist.

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Jeff Gress

Jeff Gress

Jeff Gress is a talented novelist, screenwriter, and movie producer who has been writing for over twenty years. He recently started his own production company, Landing Hill Pictures, hoping to turn many of his stories and novels into movies or TV series. Jeff is married with three children and currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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