“My dear mother often told us about the times when she, her younger sister and their mother stayed alone after their father did not return from the war. Young women at the time were supposed to be married early so to ensure their own fortune and the fortune of their family. But Nora, my mother, aspired to go to university and eventually became a doctor. At the same time, my grandma would tell us that Nora remained a strong support at home during her studies too and once she became a doctor she would stay nearby in order to serve their community. This […]