Colin Ingram Livres

Alejandro Modena's life is a tapestry of extraordinary experiences, marked by dramatic challenges and unexpected opportunities. His gripping tales include encounters with historical events, such as when Germans "attacked" Palestine with candy, and personal struggles, like being nicknamed "Zevel," meaning garbage. He recounts a near-fatal betrayal by an Arab friend, a fateful meeting with Hemingway, and the shocking revelation about his Jewish betrothed's secret identity. Through resilience and determination, Modena emerges as a true survivor with a vibrant story to tell.

Addressing the critical issues of America's drinking water supply, this guide provides a thorough examination of both tap and bottled water safety. It offers unbiased insights into the contaminants present in water and practical advice for safe consumption. With the latest scientific research, the book evaluates various water filters and bottled water options, including ratings of specific products, empowering readers to make informed choices about their drinking water.

Offering a unique perspective on the afterlife, this book presents a rational and pragmatic exploration of what awaits beyond death. It delves into the continuity of consciousness, detailing how we may think, feel, and communicate in this new existence. By addressing fundamental questions about the afterlife, it provides a comprehensive and surprising account that transcends traditional beliefs and skepticism. This thought-provoking narrative aims to expand readers' understanding of life after death in a detailed manner.

From the Heart is an appropriate title for this book as Alejandro Modena reveals, with stark emotion, the challenges of growing up in poverty in a mixed and ever-changing culture where the primary imperative was to survive. Jews, Arabs and Christians all lived together in a melting pot that made each day an adventure, not only because of their own differences but because Palestine was occupied by the British Army and the region was at War with the Axis powers. Modena holds nothing back and graphically describes not only his modest successes but his many weaknesses and failures in dealing with his family, his friends, his classmates and his teachers. From the Heart is a heartfelt and revealing picture of the thoughts and feelings of a boy who is trying his best to cope with the world that surrounds him.This is a true memoir with the exception that some details have been altered to present a more clear and coherent picture of the events and circumstances surrounding the author's life in Palestine.