This ls the story of a small child who lived through the horrors of World War II under the Japanese occupation of the Philippine Islands. The story is told in simplicity and truth. The hardships are described that she endured after taking an innocent trip to visit relatives. These events are what she lived through as a young girl and her teenage years. She knew she could not dwell on the past and to ensure her future, her bravery and strong faith in God gave her courage and strength to survive. Presently she lives in Kailua Kona, Hawaii with two of her three sons. She is a long-time member of Saint Michael's Catholic Church and is respected and loved by all.

Mary Constantino

Author of Peeking into my Garden

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Mary Constantino is a writer who started writing poetry in 1954. She is a graduate of Park College, Parkville, Missouri, with a degree in Criminal Justice. She retired from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2002. She lives with her husband in the Chattanooga Area of East Tennessee.