Busied in our ordinary life we don’t think very often about other people’s tragedies. Most of us were blessed to be born in democratic, secure countries, where we know about wars only from the news. However, in many places on the planet people are dying violently. Tortures and sex slaves markets do exist in 21 century. I was astonished to read about survivors of these ordeals, who appeal to world’s leaders asking for changes. Stories of disable people, living full life and making impact on millions are also miraculous. Reading this book will change your perception of whatever you are facing now.

The book made me reconsider a lot of what I though, were serious problems in my life. Most of us don’t appreciate what we have, but comparing my struggles with real ordeals that book’s characters went through I felt truly ashamed of my feelings. Incredible examples of courageous people changed my perception of any problems

Ordeals and opportunities is an aggressive exploration of both the institutional and personal ordeals that these extraordinary human beings had to contend with. I came away with the feeling that I was not forced to measure up to the people in these stories, but rather, adopt aspects of a mindset similar to theirs in the pursuit of justice and meaning in my own life. If you are someone who has been dealt a cruel blow by the institutions that drive our society, or if you have gone through unfortunate circumstances, I would recommend exploring the stories of these individuals, for they may shed light on your personal story with one of their own.

Incredible life journey of a strong woman. Fascinating to read the book, which paired with many photographs, including photographs of Marina Ray herself and book’s characters. The book promises to be a timeless keepsake that will help readers awaken to life’s wondrous possibilities and discover a deeper connection to the inner strength. The Price of Red Roses diligently organized into 13 chapters ─ each one representing a powerful step in Marina Ray’s life and introduced with an intimate, personal essay by author herself. This is a wonderful theme, with advance functionality of BuddyPress, simple, unique and advance, I hope this theme will win the competition.

I know Marina Ray for many years, as well as some characters from the book. This incredible book reveals shocking examples of human baseness and author’s unbelievable strength battling for righteousness and justice. In addition to a description of personal conflicts, author’s memoir brings up issues, of which many people don’t dare to speak or write. I couldn’t stop reading this book.