Ever since she was a small child Charisse Hawkins wanted to become a doctor, but unlike many other girls who were the product of a single parent household in her tough Brooklyn neighbourhood, Charisse had more than just a dream. She had a clear vision and an unwavering fear of becoming another statistic. Charisse made it all the way through school, popular and happy, until she met the man who would change everything. When Charisse discovered she was pregnant, it seemed that her dreams were shattered. This coming-of-age tale is a journey of life lessons.

A vibrant tapestry is woven from the threads of countless human experiences. Within these pages, you'll discover a collection of themes, each playing a unique reflection of the myriad emotions and narratives that shape our lives. As creators, we embarked on this journey with a shared passion for storytelling, drawn together by the desire to explore the depth and breadth of the human condition. From the tender moments of love and connection to the raw intensity of conflict and despair, we endeavoured to capture the essence of our shared humanity in these brief yet powerful plays. Each play offers a window into different phases of life. Some may resonate deeply, stirring memories or sparking empathy, while others may provoke laughter or contemplation. We invite you to immerse yourself fully in the world of each play. Let the characters speak to you, the settings transport you, and the emotions resonate within you. May these one-act plays inspire you, challenge you, and ultimately remind you of the rich tapestry of human experience that binds us all together

Even though there exist only a few general studies on the subject of Czechoslovak American women, this is not, at all, a reflection of the paucity of work done by these women, as this publication demonstrates. This monograph is a compendium of notable American women with Czechoslovak roots, who distinguished themselves in a particular field or area, from the time they first immigrated to America to date. Included are, not only individuals born on the territory of former Czechoslovakia, but also their descendants. This project has been approached strictly geographically, irrespective of the language or ethnicity. Because of the lack of bibliographical information, most of the monograph comprises biobibliographical information, in which area a plethora of information exists. As the reader will discover, these women have been involved, practically, in every field of human endeavor, in numbers that surprise. On the whole, they have been noted for their independent spirit and nonconforming role.