Mandy Bertram


A Letter to Her Children

Pictured below is the front cover of the album which contains the following letter written by Mandy Bertram Carmel to her children. The letter is over 40 pages long, and is presented here in 10 parts to facilitate downloading and reading.

Thank you, Mandy, for allowing us to include your letter.


And they that lead the many
to righteousness
Will be like the stars
for ever and ever.

The cover for this book was created lovingly, and to represent its content and purpose:

For the regal nature of our ancestors -

satin
For their passion and compassion -
the color fuschia
For the pride in our Jewish heritage -
the colors blue and white
For their struggles and determination upon starting a new life in America -
red, white and blue stripes
For our mother, who so beautifully wrote our family story-
The beauty of her beloved roses
and the waves of her ocean

And finally, a quilted piece -

for the piecing together of our lives,
the lives of our parents, grandparents,
and great grandparents ...

And the heritage of which we are all so proud.

May 25, 1987

Artistry by Nancy Katz


Mandy's letter to her children is Copyright 1987, 1996 Mandy Bertram Carmel

Last revision: 3/9/97

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