Molly's Story

Molly’s story is my aunt’s story. Many of the names were changed as she typed it in her eighties and nineties, as she wanted to protect the privacy of those who are descendants of her original family. The events are true, nevertheless.

We see the world lovingly and playfully through the eyes of an innocent child as she witnessed her world in San Antonio, Texas, and then Chicago, Illinois. As you read Molly’s story, you can feel her carefully depicted experiences. Throughout them all, her family’s love and kindness are ever present. And my aunt’s sense of humor is evident throughout.

Molly’s story covers the periods of World War I, World War II, and afterwards. It is an account of a first generation who emigrated from Eastern Europe through Paris to America. This memoir describes her parents, grandmother, uncles, and cousins before and after they arrived and settled in the United States. It also tells the story of uncles and aunts who stayed in France and endured the horrors of German occupation during World War II.

As Molly’s story evolves from childhood to adulthood, certain tragedies and secrets are revealed. Her philosophy is always gentle. This is my aunt’s story. Enjoy her journey through time.