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March 18, 2025 56 mins

Barbara Sommer Fagan shares her incredible story of escaping Nazi Germany as a refugee with her parents and starting a new life in the United States. She discovered her father's journal years later, which detailed their terrifying journey. Barbara reflects on her parents' courage, determination, and optimism in the face of adversity. She also discusses her own experiences, including her career in advertising, the loss of a child, and her mother's battle with cancer. Through it all, Barbara emphasizes the importance of family and the need to understand and appreciate our own history. Barbara Fagan shares her journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success in her book 'My American Dream'. From breaking the glass ceiling in the business world to becoming a caregiver for her husband, Fagan's story is one of resilience and determination. She emphasizes the importance of freedom, family, education, and never giving up. Fagan's parents, who immigrated to the United States, instilled in her the values of hard work and perseverance. The book serves as a testament to the power of dreams and the strength of the human spirit.


Key Takeaways

  • Barbara's parents escaped Nazi Germany as refugees and embarked on a terrifying journey to the United States.
  • Barbara reflects on her parents' courage, determination, and optimism in the face of adversity.
  • She emphasizes the importance of family and the need to understand and appreciate our own history.
  • Barbara shares her own experiences, including her career in advertising, the loss of a child, and her mother's battle with cancer. The importance of protecting and cherishing the freedom we have in America
  • The value of strong family bonds and support in overcoming challenges
  • The role of education in opening doors to opportunity
  • The power of dreaming big, working hard, and never quitting
  • The resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity


Helpful Links

  • Website barbarafeigin.com

  • Grab My American Dream https://amzn.to/3XkE2us

  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barbarafeiginauthor

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