About
In 2000 she was highly honoured to win the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year – Lifetime Achievement, from the Women Business Owners of Manitoba (WBOM).
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Canadian writer who has published her first book; Roswitha-Memories of a Life’s Journey. As Roswitha write this book, it has not been an easy journey for her, but it has certainly been an exciting and colourful life.
She retired from her business in 2002, and she needed five years to write this book.
She went back to Red River College at age 66 and obtained her Assistant Teacher Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE). For the last five years she has been teaching German language and culture at the South Winnipeg Kinderschule.
Roswitha’s background as a successful businesswoman gives her a desire for perfection which she applies to her new vocation; she also brings in a rich cultural background and connections with the German and Austrian communities in Winnipeg which she is able to share with the children. Roswitha is well-loved by all the children and she continues to surprise everyone with her great imagination and educational ideas. She continues to take courses to the benefit of Kinderschule and the children, ranging from curriculum development to teaching techniques.
She is highly self-motivated and energetic, people-friendly and outgoing person who wishes to remain active. For that in the summer time she is touring as a Tour Director for Fehr-Way Tours through Manitoba, Ontario, and the USA.
As you read her story of an immigrant woman from Germany, perhaps you will be encouraged and inspired by her struggle and her successes as a self-made woman.
Description
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Story Behind The Book
Roswitha - Memories of a Life's Journey
Her first Autobiographical story filled with joyful and painful experiences alike.
From her childhood in Germany during and post-war to her years in a refugee camp, her story is a heroic tale of determination and survival.
Love, devotion and a sense of adventure brought the young couple and their children to Canada in 1967. Roswitha portrays the struggles of the early immigrant years in Canada and how she came to love this beautiful country.
After years of hard work, Roswitha eventually realized her dream of owning her own elegant restaurant and the years of determination and desire for perfection culminated in the high honour of winning the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year - Lifetime Achievement Award, from the Women Business Owners of Manitoba.
While writing her memoirs, she reflects on her life and, although it had not been easy, she has lead a truly colorful life. As you read through her journey, perhaps you will be encouraged and inspired by her great determination and courage. Through her struggles and her successes, she conveys the strong message that life's obstacles can be overcome.
Reviews
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:#008000;">Roswitha, A Life's Journey is a story that is heartwarming and at times heartbreaking, but ultimately triumphant. Roswitha Dessureault's indominable spirit and optimism shine through on every page, reminding readers to embrace their own life's journey. <span><span></span></span></span></span><span><span></span></span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">-Brenda Fehr</span> </span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Freelance writer, Canstar/The Prime Times newspaper, Winnipeg</span> <br /><br /></span></span>
<div>Roswitha, July 16/09 </div>
<div>I'm so glad that I met you and got to know you before reading your remarkable story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, even though it's heartbreaking at times. Through all the heartache you didn't give up, but bravely persevered, which speaks volumes of your inner strength, determination and faith. It's wonderful that you are now at a happy place in life and can look back and be proud of your accomplishments. </div>
<div>Blessings, </div>
<div>Linda </div></div>
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<p><font color="#008000">This book transcends one woman story. I really loved reading it as a Canadian, a Winnipegger, as a woman, as a granddaughter, as a mother. It spoke to me on many different levels.<br />Roswitha’s story made me grateful for everything I usually take for granted.<br />Thank you, Roswitha.</font><br /></p>
