Evelyn Harrison

Broschiertes Buch

A Charmed Life: Never Take No for an Answer!

Beschreibung

Evelyn Prebensen Harrison was born the daughter of a Norwegian diplomat. She and her family survived five years of German occupation in Norway during WWII, after which her father was appointed ambassador to England (for 12 years) and later to Italy. Life in these embassies gave Evelyn the unique opportunity to meet and get to know royalty, like Queen Elizabeth of England, King Haakon, King Olav and King Harald of Norway, as well as many political leaders such as Winston Churchill. Her life-threatening circulatory issues took her around the globe in search of cures. During her travels, she often stayed in palaces and country houses where friends and famous personalities gifted her with charms for her cherished bracelet. Each charm tells a story of the loyal friends and family that carried her through her chronic illness. See how she not only endured but triumphed! Thanks to the warm climate and proximity to family and friends, she continues to live in South Florida. Having survived more than ninety years, she still considers hers to be A Charmed Life.

Autor

Evelyn was born in the British Embassy in Moscow, Russia. She grew up in German-occupied Norway during WWII, then lived as the Norwegian Ambassador's daughter in London for 12 years. Because of her diplomatic life, she had the good fortune to attend a variety of historical events, including Queen Elizabeth's wedding reception in 1947, which opened many doors to becoming close friends with many royal and political families. She has traveled the world and lived in many countries including France, Portugal and several decades in her beloved Italy. In fact, she met her husband living in Rome. After raising their two daughters in Tuscany for 12 years, they moved to the US, first living in Cincinnati, Ohio and finally settling in Palm Beach, Florida. As a widow and US citizen, thanks to the warm climate, proximity to her beloved Atlantic Ocean and close friends, not to mention her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she continues to live in the Palm Beaches. Evelyn is an accomplished painter, sketch artist, fashion designer and author. She has also worked extensively for various charities, including the Red Cross, UNICEF, The United Way, Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti and The Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach. She has also been on the board of several arts and education organizations, like the acclaimed School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. Environmentally conscious, after more than four decades of participation in the Garden Club of America, she recently received an honorary membership to the Garden Club of Palm Beach.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neil Investments Inc
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 544g
• ISBN-13: 9781098329709
• ISBN-10: 1098329708
• Artikelnr.: 61140073