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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Walking Backwards in Time

Walking Backwards in Time

Berke, Joanna S.
Berke, Joanna S.

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ISBN13: 9798899781216
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.
Published: Mar 9 2026
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.09
Height: 0.06 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

From the innocence of childhood egg creams and a first heartbreaking love, to the unexpected challenges of an abusive marriage, Joanna Berke's life is a tapestry woven with resilience, faith, and the enduring power of connection.

In this candid memoir, Berke traces her journey of self-discovery-from finding her roots in the Jewish faith and the vital camaraderie of her Al-Anon friends, to building a new life with her second husband, John, in an idyllic cabin.

But her greatest adventure begins with the decision to adopt. What follows is a harrowing, yet ultimately redemptive, experience in Honduras, where political unrest and a corrupt legal system threaten to steal her dream of motherhood. It is in this foreign land that Joanna finds her strongest allies: a community of missionaries and locals, whose acts of selfless love and courage help her bring her baby, Deborah, home.

About the Author
Joanna S. Berke has a background spanning education, social work, and community involvement. She holds an M.A. in Social Work and worked in the field for six years, after a career teaching primary school from pre-school through 8th grade. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and art. Ms. Berke is also an active member of her community, belonging to a Reform Jewish Synagogue where she volunteers leading a committee focused on bringing Israeli culture to her local Jewish community. She currently lives with her family, which includes her daughter Deborah, son-in-law Vicente, and baby grandson Nicolas.

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