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Raisa – a character from IN SEARCH OF A REVOLUTION

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in search of a revolution - redoneRaisa is a Finnish nurse who befriends Zacharias during the Civil War.

Estranged from her family and traumatised by unwelcome sexual advances in her past, she finds in him a gentle soul worthy of her affections. Although he doesn’t return her feelings, he takes up her offer of accommodation and friendship.anna1

When Ansgar arrives and also comes to live with them, the dynamics  change.

Raisa has ideological leanings but the force that really drives her isn’t political, it’s a relentless desire to help others: her selflessness finds good outlets in both men.

Lacking confidence and a happy family life she tries to create a homely environment for the three of them but war and politics throw several spanners in the works for her.Barbra_Streisand_Woman_In_Love

Raisa’s character is based on a few people that I have encountered throughout my life: good natured and helpful to a fault, great catalysts and enablers for…

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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