Audiences Give Elvera's Presentations Thumbs Up

“Thanks for coming to the Southern California meeting and delivering such a gripping story of survival in the face of adversity. You had our members spellbound.”
M. Freeman, California

"I had the great pleasure of introducing Elvera to Sunland Springs Village. Elvera was our guest speaker, and I had so many compliments after her program. I'm sure many will be touched to hear her story."
D. Hochhalter, Arizona

"Please continue to spread your message, especially to the younger generation."
R. Brush, Arizona

“I attended your workshop at the Germans from Russia Heritage Society Convention in Jamestown and was very absorbed and very moved. Your presentation was extremely interesting and informative, and your personal experience is incredibly fascinating! I'm glad you decided to share that part of your life with us in your book . . . . many of our kinsmen shared your experience in fleeing Russia. The story needs to be told because our idea of what happened during World War II is greatly distorted and lopsided due to the particular viewpoints and sensitivities of our historians . . . . ”
J. Klein, California

" . . . you are a 15 on a scale of ten. You continue to be a role model for me."
J. Wein, Arizona

“I met you at the convention after your talk. I couldn't sleep that night because I still have relatives in Russia that we have not heard from since the late 1930s.”
B. Lary, Georgia