"e;Nobody in our family ever got divorced."e; - In the words of my dad."e;So there is always a first time for everything."e; - Those would be my words.Early in the 1990s, the Czech Republic was changing, desperately trying to enter a western capitalistic lifestyle. But the change was slow motion compared to the turbulent life of a young female journalist trying to do it all - end her first marriage, mother two kids, while drowning in lots of work. One could also say - divorcing chin first, pulling new jobs while juggling old jobs, surrounding herself with loyal friends, and marrying a new man, the love of her life, who was - ooohh my god! - a foreigner ... how scandalous!She is forced to fight with old traditional thinking, the socialistic school system, and a judgemental society. But she is never alone - with the help of her faithful friends, family and a refreshing dose of humour, she finally wins her life game of Czech Mate. And finally, a fresh start. Canada - here they come!If you enjoyed this book, try the prequel: Somersault
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