A Story of survival from foster homes and children’s prison to businesssuccess
Memoir
Date Published: October 4,2024
At just twelveyears old, Sylvie Lariviere-Traub’s world shattered.Abandoned by her alcoholic father and left to fend for herself when hermother became too ill, she found herself in the care of her older brother.But a cascade of unfortunate events soon thrust her into the harsh realityof the Canadian foster care system. Here, Sylvie endured juvenileinstitutions that treated her more like a prisoner than a ward of thestate.
Against allodds, Sylvie battled through addiction, abuse, and poverty torise as a successful entrepreneur. Yet, just as she began to find peace andmeaning in her existence, the love of her life passed away, stirring thehaunting echoes of her past. This profound loss sent her on a journey torediscover her roots and find a place to truly call home.
The SilentEcho of My Childhood is a gripping memoir of resilience andtriumph, where Sylvie’s indomitable spirit shines through even the darkestof times. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit andthe universal quest for belonging and peace.
About theAuthor
SylvieLariviere-Traub is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and aspiring authorwhose career has been marked by a series of groundbreaking accomplishments.Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Sylvie moved to California to pursue newbusiness ventures, a decision that led to the creation of several successfulenterprises.
In 2004,Sylvie founded Dreamkeeper Films, where she and her late husband,Dan Traub, produced historical documentaries that captured significantmoments in history. This endeavor not only fulfilled her passion forstorytelling but also established her as a creative force in the filmindustry.
Sylvie’sentrepreneurial spirit has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious 2002 Fresno Entrepreneur of the Year. Hercontributions to the community and her outstanding achievements have alsoearned her several Congressional Recognition Certificates and the CaliforniaState Assembly Award of Excellence.
Despite hersuccess in business and film, Sylvie has always dreamed ofbecoming a writer. After the loss of her husband, she devoted herself tothis lifelong dream by working on her memoir, The Silent Echo of MyChildhood. Over the past four years, Sylvie has poured her heart into thisdeeply personal project, which recounts her journey from a challengingchildhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and filmmaker.
Sylvie’s storyis one of resilience, creativity, and the relentless pursuitof her dreams. Following the publication of her memoir, Sylvie plans tocontinue her writing journey with two more books. The first will be aself-help guide on coping with the profound loss of a soulmate, offeringinsights drawn from her own experiences. The second will be a dystopiannovel, a story originally envisioned as a film that evolved into a bookafter the passing of her husband. Through these works, Sylvie aims to touchlives, offering solace and imagination to her readers.
ContactLinks
PurchaseLink
Thanks for posting