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Note to Self

By: Tatiana Sharposhnikova
Narrated by: Tatiana Sharposhnikova
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Summary

In October 1993, a young Russian woman embarked on a new chapter in an unfamiliar land–England. Little did she know that this journey would forever alter the course of her life. In a candid and compelling narrative, she recounts her naive beginnings, her unexpected love story with an Englishman, and the sudden disappearance that shattered her world.

This memoir paints a vivid picture of her transformation from a sheltered girl to a determined businesswoman. Against the backdrop of a down-at-heel English seaside town, she shares her challenges, heartaches, and her battle for survival as a single mother facing homelessness and despair. As she navigates cultural differences, poverty, and personal grief, her resilience shines through.

Through her darkest moments, she finds hope and strength, proving that even in the face of betrayal and abandonment, one can rebuild a life. The author's journey takes her from isolation to empowerment, from adversity to achievement. Today, she stands as a successful entrepreneur and a respected legal practitioner, having overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

This memoir is a testament to the power of determination and the human spirit. It's a reminder that while life's challenges are inevitable, our responses define us. Through introspection and hard-earned wisdom, she shares the lessons learned in business and in life. Her story resonates with anyone who has faced adversity, offering a beacon of hope that even in the darkest of times, one can emerge stronger, wiser, and triumphant.

©2023 Tatiana Sharposhnikova (P)2023 Tatiana Sharposhnikova

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A heart felt capturing biography. With full of life lessons and wisdoms and positive energies and determinations.

A compelling well focused life story.

Wonderfully illustrated character and intriguing insight into the world a starting entrepreneur with lots of bittersweet struggles in life .

A person who swam against lots of life’s strong currents, but came out triumphant on the other side.

A person who truly learned the art being a smart financier and not just a hard working knowledgeable qualified person .

Thank you for writing this book and being an inspiration to others who could learn & take many positive leaf’s from your life’s journey.

Regards and respect .
Mazi

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Worth a 100 stars!

I really like a feeling of a book in my hands but when I’m time pressed I go for audio books. And I’m soooo glad I chose audio version of this book and got to hear the story in the author’s own voice.
I cried the entire way listening to this book. It touch that deep part of me, that trauma that I have experienced very, similar to hers. I cried because I recognised that pain, that grief, that hopelessness and loneliness, that extreme level of hurt and I cried because I know what it took to put yourself back together again, to push yourself every day in every way, to be strong not just for yourself but others relying on you as well, when you have nothing left in you. I cried for the prejudices experienced but most of all I cried for the persistence and the resilience and “stubbornness” to not only survive but thrive!

If you have been betrayed, hurt on that deep level and going through difficult times, then this book will inspire you. If you have overcome them, then this book will remind you of how strong you are.
I cannot recommend this book enough!

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What an inspiration!

Brilliantly written and well narrated. An emotional journey that we all can relate to in ways.

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What an amazing life story of an amazing woman

I have listened to this book in one breath. Narration is just brilliant.

So many clever things I have learned for myself. Highly recommended!

Thank you, Tatiana, for your outspoken story. Can’t wait to read your next book.

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An amazing story!

After seeing Tatianas name come up in a few conversations I went straight in for it and what a great listen! Highly recommend!

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She has shown has it can be done!

At the beginning when I got this audiobook, I thought it was just my little entertainment while I was doing my grocery shopping, however after finished the first chapter, I quickly turned into it, the author’s genuine voice and her lift story quickly connected something deep inside of me, all the certain, I was realizing that I have already bursted in tears on the supermarket shop floor when I was on the chapter 6 when I was still in the supermarket…
This book is great empowerment for the women out there who are currently in a hardship but still curious of life, driven, hardworking and loving. She has showed us that believe ourself, and can be done!

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