My Polish-American Mother

About the Book

Since I was a child boxes have always intrigued me. I had always wondered what type of treasures and memories individuals would place in a box and keep forever.

My mother had kept everything she had treasured and wanted to keep secret from the world in a particular box.

I remember when my mom moved in with me she had a box filled with her paper and her stuff that she treasured. I watched her place the box methodically under the window by her bed. This box stayed there until her death.

My mom being a secretive person had always intrigued me. Several months after her death I realized it was now time to clean her room. As I was cleaning her dresser, I looked into the mirror and I stared at that box for several minutes.

The moment I picked up the box, I know my journey to learning about our relationship was about to begin.

About the Author

Frances Lareau, who was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, now resides in Miami, Florida, with her son Christopher and dog Cocoa, a loving labradoodle.

Fran graduated from Barry University in Miami Shores and is also a practicing Funeral Director.

A love of the arts, she appreciates life and has a tremendous passion for living.