When she was in the prime of her youth, she was a herald of purity and innocence. She placed her trust in the boy whose heartbeat she felt, following him unconditionally on a journey to find refuge from the echoes of political turmoil and crimes against humanity. Maggie Cohen’s life was destined to become a timeless ballad—like Barbra Streisand’s “Evergreen,” a song of enduring love and hope.
Listen to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udLeOOy6em4
Reviewers have called this book, “Wisdom of Nana via Gebo Passage” a narrative with “strong emotional resonance and a clear narrative arc.”
They praise how it “effectively introduces the core characters and their situation, setting the stage for future developments,” and how the themes of “change, connection, home, and the impact of global events on personal lives are well-established.”
Was Maggie’s lover, Asa Grabowsky in search of not only just freedom, but in
search for a more modest and simpler life. Was he a young man also on the run like Paul McCartney?
Reflect on “Band on the Run” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZGurhtlve8
What about Captain Tirone Smith? His ache for societal acceptance and love—was it Kimberly? Josie? David? Did he stand alone, like Patti LaBelle’s soulful cry of longing in “On My Own”?
Feel the yearning in “On My Own” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsH63qJlIMM
How about Nathan and Sarah Cohan-Grabowsky? Were they bound by destiny or preordained souls, discovering a profound connection—like Ray Peterson’s gentle “The Wonder of You”?
Hear their love story in “Wonder of You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYYOFNeLZEg
Could Nathan’s ascent from a cub reporter at the University of Michigan to a global foreign correspondent for Reuters be celebrated as a song of triumph? Like Bon Jovi’s “Hallelujah,” his journey is full of hope and perseverance.
Join his story in “Hallelujah” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOxHPsz_2o8
And then there’s Murray Bernard and his family—men who didn’t just run newspapers but built futures. To him, life was unforgettable, in the words of Nat King Cole, a tribute to legacy and resilience.
Remembering “Unforgettable” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFyuOEovTOE
Throughout “Wisdom of Nana via the Gebo Passage” is a vibrant cast of characters emerge—people who give unconditionally, their lives intertwined in a symphony of sacrifice and hope.
Feel the spirit of giving in “People” by Barbra- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPlQ6EtArSc
This isn’t just a book; it’s the beginning of a timeless saga—stories that will live on through generations that lovers of historical fiction, family dramas, art enthusiasts, and collectors alike, will find in Chapters like, “Back Home for Vacation”, “Flows of Change”, including “The Reunion” which recalls when and where they were, a reflection of the words within and sung by Barbra Streisand of the “Way We Were.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWOSnoCS0M
“Wisdom of Nana via Gebo Passage” is a celebration of storytelling at its finest, tracing interconnected journeys across continents and eras—an ode to resilience, love, and the human spirit, one where Benjamin Grabowsky and Jackie Coleman lives will continue to unfold in a 2026 sequel.
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This article is a work of art. I’m sold. Must take the journey.