I feel singularly blessed because I have the opportunity to give voice to in some small way people whose voices were stifled.Those countless persons that were murdered by the Nazis must never be forgotten and in my novels and presentations I try to remind others that they were not merely statistics. They were mothers,fathers children and their voices were stifled by hatred and bias.They deserve to have us provide time and opportunity to speak for them. In addition I frequently have the opportunity to share the mission of addressing audiences with motivational topics that center on their ability to become leaders and to search for personal and professional meaning.Everyone has a voice and being connected to that mission of encouraging others to be heard is a treasure that gives meaning and purpose to my life.