Dagmar, who was born in Poland, went through the harrowing experiences she describes in her book. She was educated in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and taught there and in Teulon. After her marriage, she rai...view moreDagmar, who was born in Poland, went through the harrowing experiences she describes in her book. She was educated in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and taught there and in Teulon. After her marriage, she raised four children. Later, she supervised a private school. She has published magazine articles and poetry.view less