CROSSING BORDERS
A compelling and unique tale of war, moral conflict, and survival.
Reinventing Life: My Journey into PTSD and Back
a powerful memoir of trauma, healing, and renewal
Glacier on Kilimanjaro
Memories
A circumnavigation of Africa
With the mission to reform German
East Africa in a threatened
pre-war world
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Following a devastating accident, the author battled PTSD and rebuilt his life from the ground up. Through counseling and writing, he found a path to healing and now shares his story to inspire others facing trauma to find strength and hope.
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Ilmarinen Vogel, born in post-war 1946, traversed a life rich in experience—from the Bavarian Alps to South Africa, and later to the United States. His journey spanned careers in music, bio-dynamic agriculture, and fine home construction on Martha’s Vineyard, before a life-altering accident led him to writing. Through personal resilience and community support, he now shares his reflections shaped by diverse cultural and life challenges.
