Comments on: Yasmine: From Former Yugoslavia To Québec

By: Max Coutinho

Max Coutinho — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:07:19 +0000

Hey Zhu,

Loved it! I am really enjoying this series!

The experience of this family is quite compelling and this is exactly what I am looking for when learning more about immigration.
I can only imagine what they have gone through (the war in their country was a horrible thing, simply horrible: worse than any of the wars we hear of today) *nodding*.

But I am glad they are doing well: may God Bless them!

Cheers
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By: Zhu

Zhu — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:53:59 +0000

@Nigel — I know, I was truly impressed with her life.

@Beth — On behalf of Yasmine, thank you! Nice people like you are the reason why we come to Canada.

@Agnes — Her story is amazing.

@Lizz — I agree!

@Seraphine — Thank you for all your kind words, on behind of Yasmine! I like to think that trees can remember their home soil, they just chose to grow somewhere else.

@Sidney — I agree, it’s good to put a face on these immigration stories.

@micki — And trust me, her French is perfect!

@expatraveler — They did really well eventually, and I’m happy they found a home in Canada, even though I understand it was difficult.

@Celine — I agree!

@London Caller — I guess it’s always hard to immigrate permanently in Europe, and I think Austria is no exception.

By: London Caller

London Caller — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:06:52 +0000

Inspiring!

I was wondering if they also researched Austria… Since people there also speak “German”.
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By: Celine

Celine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:37:33 +0000

A strong and admirable lady I’d say.

By: expatraveler

expatraveler — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:37:15 +0000

Wow what a great interview! It’s very interesting to hear of the hardships, but amazing to see how far Yasmine and her family have come!

By: micki

micki — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:25:58 +0000

This is such a great story! I also admire Yasmine's language ability. Only one year learning French especially in the age of 40, she was able to find a job! .-= micki´s last blog ..Changing Guards at Taipei Martyrs’ Shrine =-.

By: Sidney

Sidney — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:15:07 +0000

A very moving story… you read those things in the newspapers but you don’t realize how much people’s lives are affected by it.

By: Seraphine

Seraphine — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:35:09 +0000

my heart goes out to yasmine. hers ia a very moving story. i can’t imagine what the experience of war is like.
you can’t replant an old tree? i like that saying. although i have seen this happen, old trees being replanted. i wonder if they remember the taste of their home soil?
the advice to accept things the way they are is very wise. it is pragmatic.
there is a parallel to that advice here in california when swimming in the ocean: when a wave carries you from the beach out to sea, don’t fight the current. people drown while struggling to fight their way back to the beach; they get exhausted fighting the current. the way to survive is to relax and swim sideways, parallel to the beach until you are away from the current. then you can easily swim back to the beach.
best wishes, yasmine, in your new life. may you and your family grow strong roots in your new soil.
great post, zhu. if anyone knows how to interview an immigrant, you do!
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By: Lizz

Lizz — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:37 +0000

Wow. That was an incredible story. Her strength is amazing. .-= Lizz´s last blog ..Sunday Fashion Surfing: Hot Trends, Who's Wearing What at London Fashion Week =-.

By: Agnes

Agnes — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:54:23 +0000

Oh wow, what a hard hitting post. Very moving. .-= Agnes´s last blog ..Public Service Announcement =-.