"e;Nobody in our family ever got divorced."e; — In the words of my dad."e;So there is always a first time for everything."e; — Those would be my words.Early in the 1990s, the Czech Republic was changing, desperately trying to enter a western capitalistic lifestyle. But the change was slow motion compared to the turbulent life of a young female journalist trying to do it all — end her first marriage, mother two kids, while drowning in lots of work. One could also say — divorcing chin first, pulling new jobs while juggling old jobs, surrounding herself with loyal friends, and marrying a new man, the love of her life, who was — ooohh my god! — a foreigner … how scandalous!She is forced to fight with old traditional thinking, the socialistic school system, and a judgemental society. But she is never alone — with the help of her faithful friends, family and a refreshing dose of humour, she finally wins her life game of Czech Mate. And finally, a fresh start. Canada — here they come!If you enjoyed this book, try the prequel: Somersault
