| New memoir reflects on Great Depression in New Jersey, aging gracefully and importance of family |
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Memoirs of a Bootlegger's Daughter by Evelyn Ofiara reveals her life from a child struggling through bad economic times to a wife, mother and career woman
VERNON, N.J. (MMD Newswire) February 26, 2010 -- In Memoirs of a Bootlegger's Daughter, Evelyn Ofiara reveals the "pearls of wisdom" her family gave her which helped her navigate through her 79 years of life. Ofiara's Memoirs of a Bootlegger's Daughter is meant to be a testimonial to the power of family and a chronicle of a life well-lived and full of love. As a child in Paterson, N.J., during the darkest days of the Great Depression, Ofiara reveals how she was protected by her family from many of the hardships. She shows how even in those bleak years, she was still able to enjoy the movie theater and Palisades Park, which buoyed her hopes and made her feel optimistic about life. Eventually marrying a state trooper, Ofiara describes the trials and tribulations of marriage and the foundation of love that was her sustenance. Always a parent first, she eventually went on to carve out a career for herself. After retiring, she set out to write about the people who inspired her and to put down her story for future generations of her family to read and enjoy. Written to be inspirational about aging, Memoirs of a Bootlegger's Daughter also offers a nostalgic look back at a childhood during rough economic times. "Nothing is more important than family and everyone should write their family stories down," says Ofiara. "The most important lessons in life come from family." Memoirs of a Bootlegger's Daughter is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels. About the Author MEDIA CONTACT: REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ### The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates. |