Snapshots from a Broken Camera: A Collection of Short Stories about My Life

Jeanne Barkemeijer de Wit is the first American born member of her family. The rest of her family, including her brother Dick, were all born in the Netherlands. Her parents were Nel and Dick Barkemeijer de Wit. Jeanne lives with her husband Johnnie in Anaheim, California. They have both been active in Greyhound rescue for decades, and share their home with two retired Greyhound racers (Harvey and Raleigh) and a Borador (Pupper) they rescued from the pound. Jeanne’s family was adopted by three cats, (Verbal, a 26 year old Calico), (Tanja, a 4 year old Siamese) and (Mookie, a 2 year old Bengal Mix with developmental issues) who run the entire household (including the dogs). Jeanne has been on Social Security Disability since around 1990. As of 2013, she was still undergoing therapy for mental health issues. She still loses time and dissociates. In September 2013, when this book was first published, she was also recovering from a pulmonary embolism and multiple small strokes. ＂Snapshots from a Broken Camera＂, an autobiography based on her life and the abuse she suffered. This work is Jeanne’s first book. Jeanne’s biographical information has been listed in the following since 1990: Marquis Who’s Who in America [Macmillan Directory Division] Marquis Who’s Who in American Women [Macmillan Directory Division] Marquis Who’s Who in the World [Macmillan Directory Division] Jeanne is also a published composer / musician, who’s music CDs can be listened to and/or purchased online. Additionally Jeanne’s illustrations, paintings, graphics, photography and other stories, have been displayed and/or published internationally and garnered her numerous awards.