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Grandma's Secret Blessings: A Memoir with a Twist Paperback – 19 November 2017

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“Grandma’s Secret Blessings”A Memoir with a TwistBy JohnEGreek Take a ride with JohnEgreek as he journeys to the Old Country in fulfillment of a childhood promise made to his grandparents, the Patriarch and Matriarch of his family. His travels take him to a former communist country, once run by a dictator who in 1967 declares their Motherland, Atheist. His grandmother, insightful and deeply spiritual guides him throughout his lifetime as he himself opens to the reality of something higher than himself.What happens along the way is a surreal journey and a deeply rooted experience? Travel with him and his pseudo family, as they discover the avenue to his soul and the recipe to Grandma’s Secret Blessings, bestowed upon him while she is alive and long after she is gone. Hidden in a document revealed to him sometime after his trip to the Old Country, he finds the key that unlocks the door to the hidden ability to “transcend and go beyond.” The journey of life is at times is a rocky road, sometimes endured by such things as relationship issues, health issues, monetary issues, and his case, a father who hates him from the very first day he is born and a son who walks out of his life with no explanation from either of them, as to why? There are hidden elements behind the experience that he calls, “Life.” This book is for anyone who is teetering on the edge of disbelief that there is something higher than their greatest expectations as to why things happen to them. “Beware of the Temptation to view yourself, unfairly treated,” a key element to a life of the “Poor me syndrome.” Do you have a wounded child within you? Author JohnEgreek discovers multiple ways to heal the wounded children within him that eventually leads to an instant release of anger, guilt, fear and sorrow. He finds empathy for his father as he recognizes that he too is a wounded child.Everyone at some time or another will lose a loved one, but death is not the end, it is the beginning and they do find a way to speak to you from beyond. Make no mistake, this book will open your eyes as you discover the magical recipe to Grandma’s Secret Blessings and you too can use them to heal your heart and find the avenue to your soul.
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    314 pages
  2. Language
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    19 November 2017
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    15.6 x 1.8 x 23.39 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    1627470956
  6. ISBN-13
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Second-generation Greek-American born, Author JohnEgreek, is brought into this world in the early 1950's to a broken family. His father hates him from the very first day he is born and lives up to the unseen contract to hate him his entire life, without ever giving him a clue as to why. His mother, on the other-hand does everything possible to shower him with love, until her eventual death at the early age of fifty-one, which then forces him to grow on his own.
A powerful childhood promise made to his grandparents. his Yiayia and Papou, when he was just six years old, becomes the avenue that opens his heart and awakens his soul. Grandma, who leaves the physical world when he is in his teens,enlightens him while she is alive and never stops enlightening him when she goes beyond, as she continues to shower him with her many "Secret Blessings."  
The author recognizes that he is no one special, just a retired senior citizen,with a strained relationship with his adult children and a grandchild that he has never met. He has a unique and creative way to tell the emotional story about his life that will take you on a roller-coaster ride that will emit feelings of anger, guilt, fear, sorrow and pain. At times, it will be an agonizing,yet truthful story. Take the unforgettable journey to the Old Country with him,where along the way, he has multiple synchronistic events where he finds the hidden secrets that provide him with the necessary elements to set himself free and unlock the door to his heart.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sojourn Publishing, LLC (19 November 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1627470956
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1627470957
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.6 x 1.8 x 23.39 cm
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Second-generation Greek-American born, Author JohnEgreek, is brought into this world in the early 1950’s to a broken family. His father hates him from the very first day he is born and lives up to the unseen contract to hate him his entire life, without ever giving him a clue as to why. His mother, on the other-hand does everything possible to shower him with love, until her eventual death at the early age of fifty-one, which then forces him to grow on his own.

A powerful childhood promise made to his grandparents. his Yiayia and Papou, when he was just six years old, becomes the avenue that opens his heart and awakens his soul. Grandma, who leaves the physical world when he is in his teens, enlightens him while she is alive and never stops enlightening him when she goes beyond, as she continues to shower him with her many “Secret Blessings.”

The author recognizes that he is no one special, just a retired senior citizen, with a strained relationship with his adult children and a grandchild that he has never met. He has a unique and creative way to tell the emotional story about his life that will take you on a roller-coaster ride that will emit feelings of anger, guilt, fear, sorrow and pain. At times, it will be an agonizing, yet truthful story. Take the unforgettable journey to the Old Country with him, where along the way, he has multiple synchronistic events where he finds the hidden secrets that provide him with the necessary elements to set himself free and unlock the door to his heart.

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Veronica Strachan
5.0 out of 5 stars A blessing for sure
Reviewed in Australia on 16 February 2018
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In a courageous and vulnerable memoir, the author shares brutally honest stories from his turbulent and traumatic childhood. This is not a simple recounting, and though it brought me to tears in parts, it left me with some beautiful lessons and a tonne of hope. It brought my own, now passed, grandparents to mind with lots of beautiful memories. The thoughtful reflections show a soul ready, willing and able to make his difference in the world, and encouraged me to take some time to look at my own life.
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nh gardener
5.0 out of 5 stars A heartbreaking, heartwarming story of courage in the face of fear and a firm belief that we are loved.
Reviewed in the United States on 17 January 2018
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A beautiful tribute to a grandmothers love. John Egreek is a brave, courageous writer who personifies courage in the face of fear, trust in the face of deception and an everlasting faith and belief that he is loved and cared for. Isn’t that what we all need? To be loved and nurtured? And some need safe harbors and protection, that’s what his grandmother gave to him. She was his fortress and she lined it with pearls of wisdom when his message at home was contrary, she spread wide comforting landings for the pain he suffered at the hands of his father. The effects of long term child abuse will manifest physically, mentally and emotionally throughout the victims lifetime. When there is a spiritual strength such as the one John shared with his grandmother the strong not only survive but they strive. John tells the story simply, honestly and matter of fact. It’s a beautiful tale of unconditional love, adventure, humor and most of all secret blessings that we can all use in our life. This is a great read for adults and children to read together. Perfect for an inter-generational book club.
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Grace M. Parrott
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the book and really came to know you as ...
Reviewed in the United States on 10 May 2018
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I have considered John to be a treasured friend for many years. How little we know what lays underneath the person we think we might know. John you are a remarkable soul with a heart that is bigger then you are. I loved the book and really came to know you as a real person. We all suffer with so many small problems and large ones as well but just learning what a person is all about makes me feel like I am not really alone with my own issues. You are truly a kind soul and the only thing is I don't like lamb! It is a blessing to know you are really a nice guy! What makes us different is what keeps us together. Showing emotion is something that men don't do much of. Bless you in your journey for healing the inner child. Your book was a real inspiration for me to write a few stories as well.
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Priscilla Jaynes
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written..sometimes sad but inspirational.
Reviewed in the United States on 5 May 2018
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Well written book about the authors family history and his survival through many hard times in his childhood and the lasting effects on into his adult life. Anyone who came from an a abusive background will perhaps gain from the authors insights and ultimate survival strategies. I particularly enjoyed his relationship with his grandparents. Thank goodness for caring grandparents who can make such a difference in a child's life! As a family counselor I have worked for many years with abused children as well as adults who were abused. This book outlines one mans path to healing from the trauma of the past. The author has a wonderful writing style. I'm hoping to see a fiction book from him someday,
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Nalani
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed every page and found myself finishing the book in ...
Reviewed in the United States on 16 January 2018
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This is the true story of how one small boy overcomes the adversities of growing up in the 50's. Where dad was more stern then kind, and where grandma and grandpa were true saints. I have known the author for 55 years and he has truly been an inspiration to me. He has the gift of telling his life story in a soft spoken voice even though life was often harsh around him. I enjoyed every page and found myself finishing the book in less than a week. He reminds all of us how acts of kindness leaves an everlasting imprint on each of us. JohnEGreek did an excellent job telling his life story. Enjoyable read!
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pamporos
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and even more enlightening!
Reviewed in the United States on 1 August 2018
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I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it highly to all readers. The writing and story is of 5 Star quality, and
If you notice a few typos and sentence mishaps along the way, those are to ward off the dreaded MATI! His ingenious story-telling entertains while the courageous sharing of his own curses and blessings lead to a healing path for all abused children. Bravo, JohnEgreek - I want to be there for ‘the next story’!
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