Can Any Mother Help Me? in Holland!

[Jenna]

So I just got back from Amsterdam and met with my lovely editor at Artemis and Co, http://www.uitgeverijartemis.com/result_auteur.asp?Auteur=86
the Dutch publisher who are releasing the book this week into stores across Holland!  It is the first translation and I am very excited.   

The translation has a new cover, similar to the hardback but with its own unique style and dusty rose colouring.  I think it looks great.  I would love to hear from any readers in Holland who happen to see it!

[anastasia]

Dear Jenna,
I am a reader from Holland but I am reading the original English version. I immediately ordered the book online when I saw it discussed in my tv guide (VPRO gids). I've nearly finished reading and I absolutely love it. What a wonderful discovery to find these stories and to share them with the world. I am a 43- year-old mother of two small children but still able to work part time as a teacher. I don't always like having been born in the sixties but I least my generation was able to choose for a career and have children whenever they wanted to.
I haven't seen the Dutch translation yet but I will look for it.
Anastasia

[Jenna]

Dear Anastasia,

 Many thanks for your message! I am so glad to know that the word is spreading in Holland about the book!  I know that every generation has its difficulties, but I agree that the women of the CCC had a lot to struggle with in their day.  I guess that is what made them such strong women!  Am very happy to hear that the book is reaching readers in other countries, so thank you again for getting in touch! 

[Emmelie]

Dear Jenna,

I read the Dutch translation of your book "Het geheime tijdschrift" / "Can any mother help me".
I love reading about the women in your book; it feels as if I could take a peek into their souls, their lives. I was also struck by the confrontation that their stories and sorrows bring, because there are so many still recognisable worries and thoughts in our lives today. It was very nice that you have followed their stories as far as you could.
By the time I nearly finished the book, I felt a bit sad to be honest, and I regretted the story stopped. O, I wish for many more books with similar stories!
Thanks for recovering / revealing the CCC!

Emmelie

[Jenna]

Dear Emmelie -

Many thanks for your very kind message! I am sorry for the slow reply, we have been having some technical problems with the forum, but hopefully it is all fixed now. There is a possibility that a dutch theatre company might turn it into a play so I will be sure to post any news of that on the site in case you have a chance to see it!  Thank you again for writing! Jx