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Fourteen-year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler's armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. Able to secure passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, they chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family while she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope. A memoir of courage, survival, and the power of music to uplift the human spirit....

Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Jura's escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport. Jewish musical prodigy Lisa Jura has a wonderful life in Vienna. But when the Nazis start closing in on the city, life changes irreversibly. Although he has three daughters, Lisa's father is only able to secure one berth on the Kindertransport. The family decides to send Lisa to London so that she may pursue her dreams of a career as a concert pianist.

There are six little fish. Along come six little feet. What will happen when they meet?

From the phobias you know to the ones you can't believe, we'll cover it all including the fear of spiders, darkness, blood, the moon, mirrors, flowers, and even your hosts...real-life clowns Bryan "Bullseye" Lee and Jeremy "Krispy" Cohen. Meet those living in terror and hear how you can conquer what keeps you up at night.

Life After The Military is a podcast series focusing on veterans and members of the military community transitioning into civilian life. Tune in to hear their stories, advice, and how they navigated through challenging times.