Czech Mate

<p>"Nobody in our family ever got divorced." - In the words of my dad.</p><p>"So there is always a first time for everything." - Those would be my words.</p><p>Early in the 1990s the Czech Republic was changing desperately trying to enter a western capitalistic lifestyle. But the change was slow motion compared to the turbulent life of a young female journalist trying to do it all - end her first marriage mother two kids while drowning in lots of work. One could also say - divorcing chin first pulling new jobs while juggling old jobs surrounding herself with loyal friends and marrying a new man the love of her life who was - ooohh my god! - a foreigner ... how scandalous!</p><p>She is forced to fight with old traditional thinking the socialistic school system and a judgemental society. But she is never alone - with the help of her faithful friends family and a refreshing dose of humour she finally wins her life game of Czech Mate. And finally a fresh start. Canada - here they come!</p><p>If you enjoyed this book try the prequel: Somersaults</p>