Married to the War
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Marica Love’s inspiring autobiographical novel, Married to the War, recounts the trials and tribulations she endured when living in Croatia during the Croatian War of Independence from 1991 – 1995.
“How do you fathom a potential outbreak of war when you’ve spent your whole life in a bubble of security?”
When young Marica goes on vacation to Yugoslavia with her sister, she was enchanted with the exotic lifestyle, the coffee sessions, delicious cuisine, and the panoramic sights. What she didn’t expect was to fall in love with Croatian man, Drago, at a convenience store. Or that he would propose to her before she left for Australia.
“No matter what anyone thinks, this is my path. My journey.”
They separate for a year as tensions in the Croatian borders escalate. When Drago’s parents intervene with plans for him to move to Australia, Marica takes the initiative and uproots her secure life to Croatia to marry him when she becomes of age. A few days later, the Croatian War of Independence begins, it’s dark, blood-soaked cloak shadowing over her new life for the next few years. There is terror at every turn. Long gone is the young love-blind teenager as she learns the hierarchy of family, all the customs of becoming an excellent Croatian wife – and a mother. The war isn’t just shooting bullets outside the door; it’s happening at home, in her marriage – and with her own body. But that doesn’t stop her fighting with all her strength.
“There are times when I wonder whether this is a personal challenge between me and the war.”
This is the story of Marica Love.
“How do you fathom a potential outbreak of war when you’ve spent your whole life in a bubble of security?”
When young Marica goes on vacation to Yugoslavia with her sister, she was enchanted with the exotic lifestyle, the coffee sessions, delicious cuisine, and the panoramic sights. What she didn’t expect was to fall in love with Croatian man, Drago, at a convenience store. Or that he would propose to her before she left for Australia.
“No matter what anyone thinks, this is my path. My journey.”
They separate for a year as tensions in the Croatian borders escalate. When Drago’s parents intervene with plans for him to move to Australia, Marica takes the initiative and uproots her secure life to Croatia to marry him when she becomes of age. A few days later, the Croatian War of Independence begins, it’s dark, blood-soaked cloak shadowing over her new life for the next few years. There is terror at every turn. Long gone is the young love-blind teenager as she learns the hierarchy of family, all the customs of becoming an excellent Croatian wife – and a mother. The war isn’t just shooting bullets outside the door; it’s happening at home, in her marriage – and with her own body. But that doesn’t stop her fighting with all her strength.
“There are times when I wonder whether this is a personal challenge between me and the war.”
This is the story of Marica Love.