Like Swans
A gripping true story of love, courage, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of communist Czechoslovakia. When Vera’s husband, Theodor, dreams of a life of freedom, he urges her to be brave and embrace change. But fear of the unknown holds Vera back, until an unexpected betrayal forces her to make a life-altering decision.
As their marriage is put to the ultimate test, the stakes are high and the consequences will affect everyone they love, especially their daughter, Zuzana. Can their love withstand the dangers of standing up against the oppressive regime? Just like the swans on the Vltava River, Theodor believes their love is eternal and their loyalty unbreakable. But in a world where trust is a dangerous currency, can they truly rely on each other?
“The characters in this true story exhibited amazing strength and bravery and even during the times I was not reading the book I kept finding myself thinking of them and wondering where the story would go next. It is so interesting to hear what life was like under communist rule and it makes me very grateful to have had the fortune to be born in America.”
~B. Miller
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“I loved the tension between wanting freedom yet being fearful of the process to grab it. Many Americans never experienced life without freedom, and this is a glimpse of what that really looks like! Powerful true story!”
~ Roberta S.
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The Night of the Needle Nosed Nasty
Two boys go on an adventure, but little do they know that something is waiting to test their courage. Will the reward be worth it?
Learning
Perseverance
“A great rhyming children’s story about learning perseverance and prevailing happily when facing obstacles. Great illustrations by Elizabeth Guilford.”
~Beverly S.
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Courage and
Adventure
“It is a great adventure about two boys having courage! It teaches us about bravery and not sweating the small stuff. Fun and creative story with beautiful illustrations!!”
~Carol S.
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Exciting
Children’s Book
“I loved the exciting story line adventure with a rhythmic tone! What a great book for children as they enjoy nature time together.”
~Beverly G.
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About the Author
Suzy Conn works as a flight attendant for a major airline. She loves her job and the people she gets to meet. When she’s not shopping at foreign grocery stores, she loves spending her time cooking, gardening, working out, and bird watching with her husband, Michael.
Together they have five children – Suzy’s twin sons Teddy and Spencer and Michael’s three girls Bre, Sabrina, and Liv. Suzy is proud of her sons and their fiancés, Brittany and Stephanie, and her three step-daughters.
Like Swans began as a short story written for a creative writing class. It took over 30 years and a pandemic to turn it into the book Suzy dreamed of writing.
FREEDOM
Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
LOVE
Colossians 3:14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
FAITH
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
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