Sounded ID: 9781667917641
ISBN: 9781667917641
Publication Date: September 06, 2021
Publisher: Brisbane Audiobook Production
Language: English
Author Name: Chadia Chalmers
Narrator Name: Nadine Chemali
A Novel Based On A True Story
The cyclamen flower, outwardly poised and delicate, manifests boldly below the surface with great tenacity. Her roots endure all winters, waiting on the promise of spring – a moment to blossom again.
Chadia was a bright and beautiful child with a zest for life. The cyclamen, native to her homeland and reminiscent of her childhood, became a metaphor for her life. Once civil war erupted in her home of Beirut, no one was left unscathed by what followed. Neighbours against neighbours, friends against their brothers; families torn, mothers weeping. With merce...
A Novel Based On A True Story
The cyclamen flower, outwardly poised and delicate, manifests boldly below the surface with great tenacity. Her roots endure all winters, waiting on the promise of spring – a moment to blossom again.
Chadia was a bright and beautiful child with a zest for life. The cyclamen, native to her homeland and reminiscent of her childhood, became a metaphor for her life. Once civil war erupted in her home of Beirut, no one was left unscathed by what followed. Neighbours against neighbours, friends against their brothers; families torn, mothers weeping. With mercenaries taking aim on her family, Chadia took action. Her deep-rooted compassion would not see her bring harm to anyone, but she had to do something.
Eventually, fleeing to the United States, Chadia’s hardships were not over. The battle was no longer physical but emotional. Struggling to fit in and embrace the new season, an abusive marriage withered her joy in the South. Clinging to hope, it was time for her to flee again.
Australia, her sanctuary...
Chadia believes she is purposed to help others and demonstrate the beauty that is multiculturalism, during a time of fragmented humanity. She endeavours to be a voice and advocate for the strength and resilience of women globally. This is her story.
# | Title | Duration |
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1. | CYCLAMEN Opening Credits |
0 mins 18 secs |
2. | Dedication |
0 mins 10 secs |
3. | Prologue |
8 mins 39 secs |
4. | Chapter 1 - Cyclamen Girl |
11 mins 51 secs |
5. | Chapter 2 - Paradise Lost |
5 mins 27 secs |
6. | Chapter 3 - A New Life |
19 mins 49 secs |
7. | Chapter 4 - Family |
17 mins 10 secs |
8. | Chapter 5 - Big Dreams |
9 mins 20 secs |
9. | Chapter 6 - Growing Up in Beirut |
12 mins 52 secs |
10. | Chapter 7 - Loss Of Innocence |
9 mins 47 secs |
11. | Chapter 8 - It Begins |
8 mins 43 secs |
12. | Chapter 9 - A Day At The Beach |
7 mins 40 secs |
13. | Chapter 10 - Escaping the Killing Fields |
15 mins 31 secs |
14. | Chapter 11 - Soldier Girl |
11 mins 17 secs |
15. | Chapter 12 - April Fools |
12 mins 53 secs |
16. | Chapter 13 - The Sixth Commandment |
17 mins 25 secs |
17. | Chapter 14 - Spies |
15 mins 26 secs |
18. | Chapter 15 - Josephine |
12 mins 29 secs |
19. | Chapter 16 - Time To Go |
8 mins 30 secs |
20. | Chapter 17 - Leaving Lebanon |
11 mins 12 secs |
21. | Chapter 18 - Coming To America |
15 mins 48 secs |
22. | Chapter 19 - Going To The Chapel |
19 mins 08 secs |
23. | Chapter 20 - A Different Kind Of War |
13 mins 56 secs |
24. | Chapter 21 - Freedom |
13 mins 34 secs |
25. | Chapter 22 - Blooming |
4 mins 53 secs |
26. | Chapter 23 - Tales Of The Holiday Inn |
6 mins 41 secs |
27. | Chapter 24 - The Dating Game |
7 mins 27 secs |
28. | Chapter 25 - Deceiving The Devil |
6 mins 24 secs |
29. | Chapter 26 - Whirlwind |
7 mins 31 secs |
30. | Chapter 27 - Heading Down Under |
9 mins 19 secs |
31. | Chapter 28 - Following Fate |
16 mins 07 secs |
32. | Chapter 29 - Holiday Inn Number 3 |
14 mins 57 secs |
33. | Chapter 30 - Love Changes The Taste Of Everything |
7 mins 45 secs |
34. | Chapter 31 - Lucky Storm |
7 mins 17 secs |
35. | Chapter 32 - Flourishing |
12 mins 07 secs |
36. | Chapter 33 - Life At Home |
8 mins 02 secs |
37. | Chapter 34 - One Big Happy Family |
5 mins 07 secs |
38. | Chapter 35 - New Ventures |
10 mins 53 secs |
39. | Chapter 36 - Legacy |
8 mins 05 secs |
40. | Chapter 37 - Saying Goodbye |
8 mins 53 secs |
41. | Chapter 38 - A Visit From Royalty |
6 mins 26 secs |
42. | Chapter 39 - My Pride And Joy |
8 mins 57 secs |
43. | Chapter 40 - Returning To My Roots |
12 mins 48 secs |
44. | Chapter 41 - Sunny |
4 mins 06 secs |
45. | Chapter 42 - Reminiscing |
10 mins 23 secs |
46. | Epilogue |
1 mins 30 secs |
47. | Acknowledgements |
2 mins 10 secs |
48. | About The Author |
0 mins 44 secs |
49. | CYCLAMEN Closing Credits |
0 mins 22 secs |
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