Eastern Flame

Imagine suffering from perpetual heart-rending grief worse than that felt while mourning an unexpected loss. Contemplate losing your beloved soul mate, having him or her ripped cruelly away by fate s unyielding hand. Then suppose the saga continues for years, without resolution. Two tortured spirits live on, forcibly separated by uncontrollable circumstances, while passionate love secretly smolders. This ultimate modern romantic tragedy may be reminiscent of a Hollywood movie script, but in fact it is a true narrative. Why commit such personal, life-changing experiences to paper? Such a unique story deserves expression. This memoir s structure is deliberately distinctive. Rather than appearing entirely in first or third person, as many long works of prose do, original journals, describing events as they occurred, heart-felt poems, and actual love letters comprise a majority of its text. Prepare for a vicarious journey through an extraordinary romance between two hardworking individuals who struggle against adversity.