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Journey of Betrayals

Journey to Unknown Consequences

Claude de Passioné

The Adventures of Tutu and Tula ‘Lost’

Les Avontures de Toutou et Toula ‘Perdu’ 

Tutu and Tula: Christmas

Les Avontures de Toutou et Toula: Noël

The Adventures of Tutu and Tula ‘Friends’

The Adventures of Tutu and Tula ‘Rescue’

The Adventures of Tutu and Tula ‘Brave’

The Adventures of Tutu and Tula ‘Farewell’ 

 

 

About the book

ISBN Number: 978-0-995238756

In summary, this is the story of a boy born to immigrant Mennonite farmers at the end of the 1890’s who are forced to relocate due to sickness, adverse winters and crop failures. Their heritage is mistaken at the outset of WWI. They are confused with Germans and subjected to horrible acts committed through ignorance. Our lead character, Jakob, is witness to these acts. He starts to question why his faith and culture does not allow them to protect themselves. While growing up on the farm he learns of relatives who remained in Europe.

His family had avoided all discussion of the European relatives. He questions this and finally decides to set off to find these relatives in Holland and Germany. He travels to Europe against the advice of friends and family with his wife. After visiting family in Holland, his wife refuses to accompany him to Germany for fear of a possible war. Despite this, Jakob travels to Germany and becomes trapped. Jakob’s life changes. He has affairs and abandons the ways of his faith and culture. His wife, trapped in Holland also and has an affair with a Dutch Resistance writer. The story continues to track their respective lives through and after the war. Jakob finally establishes himself in the Caribbean.

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DewittVanDorp (Aruba)
Perfect Books (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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Besides bookstores, the books are available in the following Library systems

Ontario, Canada: The Ottawa Public Library system New Zealand: The Auckland Library system

It’s a brilliant book, I absolutely loved it. An inspiring story based on a man’s wartime events in Germany, Holland and the island of Aruba. It really does have a mix of love, adventure and suspense as the story takes many twist and turns along Jacob’s journey. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in historical WWII events, adventure and mystery. I am now reading the next book in the sequel “Journey to unknown consequences” and so far that is even more exciting and compelling. Truly is a captivating read !

Frobess
Goodreads User

Historically interesting

Quite a read, moving quickly through Pennsylvania, Canada, Europe into Aruba.
Enjoyed the Mennonite part of the book which was developed extensively and the Aruban closing as I frequent the island and can picture the parts.
Jakob, the main character, led a fast and ever changing life, which at times moved far too quickly for me.

Cindy Otoski
Goodreads User

I could identify with Jakob’s search, and his relentless pursuit of knowledge while demonstrating that he is human, after all, and as such makes many mistakes along the way…which is, in reality, how life works. I enjoyed reading about places I’ve never been and visualizing the places I have. It has a great storyline with twists and turns along the way. I would definitely recommend this book. 

Lisa Brown
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About the book

ISBN Number: 978-0-995238718

Beyond Aruba’s white sand beaches and the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean, lies the underbelly of another not so nice society. With its casinos, bars and resorts, the operatives are well trained and perfected in making the tourists relaxed and comfortable. In 1960, after being kicked out of Cuba by Castro, the Mob is infiltrating Aruba with drugs, gambling and prostitution. This is much to the dismay of many local Arubans. ‘Journey to Unknown Consequences’ is the sequel to ‘Journey of Betrayals’ and follows the life of Jakob Klassen who escaped to the Island during WWII. He abandoned his wife in Holland and fled wartime Europe where he had betrayed many who helped him. Information received by Jakob led him to believe his wife was killed while trying to escape Nazi occupied Holland. But was she killed?

Jakob’s life in Aruba is filled with success and joy after he remarries Solange, a successful business woman. Will his attempt to fight the mob’s smuggling and drug activities destroy all he and Solange have built together? In this story, Jakob returns to Europe to find those he had betrayed and seek reconciliation and forgiveness. Will those he betrayed forgive him? This fictional story, while incorporating some historical facts, will have you guessing and wondering.

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Perfect Books (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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Besides bookstores, the books are available in the following Library system

Ontario, Canada: The Ottawa Public Library system
New Zealand: The Auckland Library system

I read Journey of Betrayals and could not wait for Journey to Unknown Consequences to be released. The book had me hooked and it was difficult to put down. While I do not want to give anything away, I will say that the story has many twists, turns and surprises till the very end. The story is very descriptive and I could imagine the characters and the settings as I read it. The characters are very well developed and the story is easy to follow. Since I have been to several places in the story, it was especially interesting, even though the story took place in the month just before I was born. I hope there is a sequel

Robin Cohen
Goodreads User

This sequel is a wonderful read. The author does a great job integrating the story of his first book. As it had been a year since I read the original I appreciated having it all tie together. I have to say there were more than a few surprises in the sequel and it definitely held my interest. 

Marguerite Travers
Amazon Reader

I have come to the end of reading Journey to unknown consequences and I have to say it was the best book that I have read in a long time.
It certainly brought out a lot of emotions in me as I read it, excitement, laughter, tears. Right up to the end of the story you think you know whats going to happen, but you don’t. There are so many twist and turns! I just couldn’t put it down. It would make an awesome action film. The author has done a great job of keeping you in suspense right until the end. It’s an exceptional read and one not to be missed.

Frobess
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About the book

ISBN Number: 978-0-995238749

Claude de Passioné (pronounced pashen-ay) is the son of an old aristocratic French family. His parents are misfits. The father, Marquis Charles is a philanderer and the mother, Marie-France a domineering psychotic who is unable to concede giving Claude his own life. The family has owned huge vineyards and wineries for generations and resides in a large ancient Chateau on the estate. While it is the Marquis’ desires to have Claude take over the business he shows no inclination as a young man. In an effort to calm Claude, the parents send him to the Sorbonne to study business and art. With the freedom he experiences away from the parents Claude is initially uncontrollable.

As studies intensify, Claude takes a more serious approach to life. Unwilling to return to the Chateau during a summer break, Claude takes a job at an art gallery and innocently is implicated in a stolen antique and art smuggling and trafficking ring stretching across several continents. Following his arrest, he is jailed and suffers serious hospitalizing injuries when beaten by a fellow prisoner. With studies completed, Claude decides not to return to the Chateau or work in the family business. He decides to travel the world for two years. On a trip home to advise his parents of his plans, he stumbles into a meeting between bankers who are visiting the Marquis. The bankers are concerned about an investment they made into some other vineyards and wineries that are troubled and try to convince the Marquis to purchase them from their bank.

After listening to the bankers and their plans, Claude assists the Marquis in an analysis of the wineries business, using the knowledge he gained at the Sorbonne. The family finally purchases the vineyards and wineries. Claude is surprised to have enjoyed the task. After completing his studies at the Sorbonne, Claude embarks on a journey through Europe and to the South Pacific. During his travels, he meets Claire, who becomes his fiancée much to Marie-France’s chagrin. He returns to a vastly different situation. He has inherited a huge fortune and uses some of the money to purchase certain luxuries, one being a Ferrari 250LM sports car. Marie-France has developed dementia and the Marquis has died. Claude has inherited the Chateau and the business.

Claude immerses himself into the business. He diversifies and purchases a large wine estate in the Napa Valley in California and moves to California. Eventually, Claude proposes the Claire but fate intervenes and she is killed by a hippie student when leaving the restaurant where Claude intended to propose. Claude is also injured. It is during a period of physiotherapy treatments that he falls madly in love with Misty Moon, his physiotherapist. All seems well until her past is revealed when Claude and his vinter partner are informed of the sordid details of her past are revealed. Claude faces a tough decision which leaves him in a quandary.

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Besides bookstores, the books are available in the following Library systems

Ontario, Canada: The Ottawa Public Library system
New Zealand: The Auckland Library system

About the book

ISBN Number: 978-0-9952387-6-3

The story of a turtle family who lives and plays in the waters of the Caribbean.

The story is for children between 3 – 6 years of age. The main characters in the story are Mildred, the mother, Tutu the little boy, and Tula his sister. Tutu is a little mischievous and often finds himself in trouble. In the story he finds himself lost and scared after becoming lost.

 The story tells children not to wander off by themselves, but to stay with their parents or guardian when out on trips.

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ISBN Number: 978-0-9952387-7-0

Une famille de tortues vit et joue dans la mer des Caraïbes le long des côtes de l’île  Aruba. Lors d’une excursion, Toutou échappe à la surveillance de Maman Lauretta. Qui aidera Toutou à sortir sain et sauf de cette aventure ?

Ce livre illustré est adapté pour les enfants de 3 à 6 ans. 

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ISBN Number: 978-0995238787

The charming story of a turtle family who resides in the Caribbean waters off the coast of Aruba. Christmas has arrived and the father, Papa George, has returned to the island from working on another island. The family is joyed to have him home and Mama Loretta prepares a Christmas feast to share with friends. One family of their cod friends, the Codettes do not arrive for the feast. Tutu and Tula go to the Codette home and find that they were too ashamed to join in the feast as they are poor and had nothing to take to the feast. Tutu and Tula convince them to join them and upon return donate their Christmas gifts to the Codette children.The moral of the story is that of sharing with others who have little.

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ISBN Number: 978-0995238794

C’est la charmante histoire d’une famille tortues vivant dans les eaux de la mer des Caraïbes le long de la côte de Aruba. C’est la période de la fête de Noël et Papa Georges est revenu d’une île où il travaillait. La famille est contente de le revoir à la maison et Maman Lauretta prépare un festin qu’elle partagera avec des amis. Une famille, les Codette, tarde à arriver à la fête. Toutou et Toula se rendent à leur demeure pour découvrir qu’ils ont honte de se joindre à la fête car ils sont pauvres et n’ont rien à apporter. Toutou et Toula réussissent à les convaincre de se joindre à eux et préparent un petit cadeau pour les enfants Codette. La morale de cette histoire est de partager avec ceux qui sont peu choyés.

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ISBN Number: 978-1999234430

A charming book for young children. The book details the life of Ogel the octopus, who was born with a deformity. Her friends overlook her differences and accept Ogle for who she is. Ogle’s parents arrange a 5th birthday party for her. Tutu and Tula, the turtle characters are invited to attend. The party is crashed by a hooligan gang of bad boy lionfish who bully Ogle and try to steal the birthday treats. Upset by their antics, Tula goes to find help from other adults. She encounters Officer Barney Baracudda, the local police officer. After explaining the situation, he goes with her to stop the bullies.The story has three messages for children. Firstly to accept a person’s differences. Secondly, don’t act like a bully or get involved with bullies. Thirdly, seek assistance from someone in authority and don’t try to solve a problem that is big and beyond the capability of the person.

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ISBN Number: 978-1999234423

The adorable story of a brother and sister turtle who live in the waters off the coast of the island of Aruba in the Caribbean. In this story, the turtles named Tutu and Tula, meet a human friend. A little girl named Alexis from America. After meeting her they swim on to find other friends, only to discover a relative of theirs trapped in pollution of plastics and fishing line. The relative is trapped. He cannot swim and risks drowning. Tutu and Tula take steps to save him. Alexis’ father is dismayed with all the items polluting the beach and bed of the water. He sets about a cleanup. This story explains to children the impact of discarding plastic items like cups and bottles into the ocean, along with other garbage. A gentle story with a moral for the children.

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ISBN Number: 978-1999234447

This is book 5 in the children’s book series of ‘The Adventures of Tutu and Tula’. The books are about the adventures and lives of 2 junior turtles that live and play in the waters off the coast of Aruba in the Caribbean.In this book, mischievous Tutu convinces his sister, Tula, to skip school and go play with a friend. Things don’t go well and Tutu develops a severe allergic reaction that requires a visit to the doctor. He is terrified of doctors. His visit does go well and he decides he is so BRAVE .A story with a message to kiddies not to be afraid of doctors.

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ISBN Number: 978-1999234454

The time has come for Tutu and Tula to leave the island of Aruba, as their father has a new job on another island. The story covers the sadness of leaving their friends and home for the unknown. Their concerns are soon in the past as they make new friends and see new adventures at their new home on the island of Curacao.

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About John H. Gray

John H. Gray is the author of several books, including Journey of Betrayals, Journey to Unknown Consequences, Claude de Passioné, and Rosita’s Way.

John’s books have been enjoyed by readers in the United States, Canada, Holland, Finland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. His books can also be found in certain libraries and are for sale at various outlets around the world.

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