A story filled with pictures and reveals a community that finds
beauty in nature and strength in each other
GRAND
RAPIDS, Mich., July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a new world the day
before she turns five, author Anneke Letitia Van Ooyen Crans
found herself walking down a pathway leading to her new school in
the United States of America. As
she opened the door, she opened a new opportunity to share her
family's story and highlight the immigrant experience in her book,
"Picture Life: And True Stories from Northern and Upper
Michigan."
As readers turn the pages, Crans shares her family's struggles
and toils, and shines light on the school's barns, houses, and the
sights of nature in Northern and Upper Michigan through her
photography. She recalls her adventures singing in the auditorium
of her local center of learning, memorizing verses from the Bible,
dealing with the class bully, and the unforgettable blizzard of
1938.
"The promise of new lands, education on immigration, and
nature's story through photos tell the message," Crans said. "When
immersed in nature, imagination blooms, viewing color diversity
within its wildflowers, birds, and more. This book will stimulate
your imagination as memories are relived."
A personalized tribute to her family's history, each page is
vividly portrayed to share the challenges and triumphs immigrants
face as they establish themselves and their traditions in a new
land. It is a celebration of resilience, community, and the
enduring human spirit found in every reader, encouraging them to
understand the diverse roots that shape their communities and who
they are today.
"Come into my world, sitting by a warm fire and hearing these
stories," Crans said. "Image the life once lived, view the photos,
and read the rich history of our immigrant ancestors."
.
Picture Life: And True Stories from Northern and Upper
Michigan."
By Anneke Letitia Van Ooyen
Crans
ISBN: 9781665728645 (softcover); 9781665728669 (hardcover);
9781665728652 (electronic)
Available at Archway Publishing, Author Website, Amazon and Barnes
& Noble
About the author
Anneke Letitia Van Ooyen Crans is a
music instructor and flautist, who recently felt renewed as an
artist when she began exploring photography and writing. Her
photography has been shown in many venues and has received numerous
awards. She has performed as principal flutist in local orchestras
and bands, has been a choral director, a director of middle and
high school bands, and an adjunct professor at GVSU. She earned her
Bachelor of Arts in music education from Calvin University, and a
Master of Arts in music education and flute performance/pedagogy
from WMU. To learn more, please visit
https://www.annekeletitiacrans.com/about-the-author/.
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Inquiries:
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