"The Lost Wife" by Alyson Richman Book Review

Quote: P.188 "Over sixty years have passed and her shadow still walks beside me. Her shadow stretching long & black--waiting for me to reach for her--waiting for me to extend my hand."

This is an absolutely beautifully written book that I enjoyed from the very first paragraph to the last. This is truly a love story of a young man, Josef and his bride, Lenka living in Prague during a time a great unrest just before the Nazi invasion. Against the backdrop of Prague and the increasing Antisemitism of the time, the characters fall in love and are married. However, soon after their marriage they are separated by the Nazi Invasion.

The book follows both characters along their difficult journeys separately. While Josef escapes the invasion and deportation to the death camps he faces a nightmare of his own. Lenka is forced along with her family and others living in Prague to the Terezin Concentration Camp and then later to Auschwitz. Of course Lenka's story is one of terrible atrocities that most of us cannot imagine could happen, but did; but more than that Lenka's story is one of hope and perseverance amidst impossible circumstances.

This story comes full circle and reminds us all that a heart doesn't ever forget. A beautiful, endearing, and tragic story that will stay with you long after you've read that last paragraph.

I Received My Holiday VoxBox Badge Thru Influenster!!

I Received Prequalification for the Holiday VoxBox from Influenster!!

Well yesterday I logged onto my Influenster profile and found the following message:


“You have been pre-selected for the upcoming “Holiday VoxBox 2011” program! Please opt in by November 29th to confirm your interest in participation.”


Well I took the necessary steps to opt in by confirming that I did want to participate in the Holiday VoxBox program and by confirming that my address was correct.  After taking those steps I then had the following message added to my profile along with a shiny new “Holiday VoxBox” badge added to my earned badges!


“You have completed all necessary tasks for Holiday VoxBox 2011 Pre-Qualification. All final recipients will be officially notified via email on November 30th.”

What is a VoxBox?? You ask, well below is some information take from Influensters’ website that better explains how this program works....So be sure to go check it out and get to influencing!!

What is a VoxBox?

VoxBoxes are themed packages of products mailed directly to qualified member’s homes. Boxes include a variety of products from top beauty, health, grooming, snack, beverage & lifestyle brands!

Who gets a VoxBox?

Influensters are selected for themed shipments based on the types and levels of badges they have unlocked, ensuring members receive products that match their lifestyles and interests. Members with high Influenster rankings are prioritized, so make sure to unlock as many Influence and Activity Badges as you can!

When am I getting a Box?

All new shipment announcements are made in the News Section of the Community Page. We also send out updates through Facebook and Twitter so make sure to like/follow Influenster in social media to stay in the loop!

When you meet the requirements for an upcoming VoxBox, we’ll send you a message to confirm your participation in the program.

 

"Thankful"

I have so many things to be thankful for today, it's easier to show them in photos.

I am so thankful for my life!!

Holiday VoxBox Twitter Party Today 3-5 PM EST!!

Everone should definetely go check out Influenster.com and Register for a free profile there. It’s an awesome site that gives you the opportunity to earn complimentary products to try out just by sharing and influencing your friends thru social media outlets. If you have a profile, but have never qualified for a VoxBox, then today between 3 and 5 pm EST you have the chance by participating in their Twitter Party, be sure to follow Influenster on Twitter. And join the party using hashtags #holidayvoxboxselection and #ifigotthebox!! You don’t want to miss out on the chance to qualify for a VoxBox, the last VoxBox they sent out had full size complimentary products from Proactiv, Vitabath, and Gillette Venus, so I’m sure the #HolidayVoxBox will have some amazing products.

ProActiv New & Better Than Ever!!

As part of Influenster's Cosmo VoxBox I recieved the full 30 day supply of the Proactiv Complete Acne Treatment System.  I have always had acne issues ever since I was a teenager, I am 31 years old and still have temperamental skin.  Now that being said, I must say that I had given Proactiv a try before, probably 5-6 years ago I ordered it after seeing the infomercial on television.  The product did help then, however it wasn't the huge improvement that I had hoped for and eventually I stopped purchasing the Proactiv and went with a generic store brand to save money.

I was happy when I opened up the VoxBox and found the Proactiv products because I have been seeing the newer commercials that boast the 'New' formula & I was anxious to give it another try to see if  the product had truly evolved into something better.

The first step in this system is the Renewing Cleanser.  I was pleasantly surprised when I used this cleanser because I could tell it had definitely been upgraded.  First thing I noticed was the smell is different, it definitely smells 'fresher' much better than the previous version. The next thing, I could feel these little 'beads' really exfoliating my skin, these beads help to remove dirt, excess oil, and dead skin cells to help keep pores clear.  I don't remember the original version having this exfoliation at all and I like this product so much better because of this added feature.  Another new feature is the new exclusive Micro-Crystal Benzoyl Peroxide that is in the Renewing Cleanser, it features finer smaller particles designed to penetrate pores more deeply and quickly to start working even faster to kill acne causing bacteria.

The second step is to use the Revitalizing Toner.  Unlike the alcohol laced toners that many of us are used to using from the department stores, this alcohol free toner leaves your skin feeling fresh and renewed not tight and stingy like those other toners.  Again this product seems to have a fresher smell than before and I love the 'fresh' feeling it gives to my skin after using.

The third and final step is the Repairing Treatment.  The biggest change I noticed in this product is it seems to be much less drying than the previous version. My face feels more moisturized and softer after smoothing on this treatment.  It also sinks in very quickly and leaves no residue or film on your face afterwards. 

I've been using this product twice a day for the past 5 days and can already see and feel a difference in my skin.  The clarity and softness of skin is so much better already and it has cleared up a few spots I had already.  I am really anxious to see even more positive benefits over the next 30 days from using this product.

 I would definitely recommend anyone with those 'pesky' skin issues to give Proactiv a try.  Go check out their website by clicking the link below.  You can get the 30 day system for only $19.95 per month right now.

Disclaimer:  I received this complimentary product in a VoxBox from Influenster by actively participating and sharing information about products.  I received absolutely no monetary or other payment for my review or opinion of this product.