Susanna Estrella
Susanna Estrella worked as an International Civil Servant for almost 30 years. During those years she was assigned to short and long term missions to different parts of Asia, Europe, South America and Africa.
An accomplished writer, translator and poet she has received different awards for her writing achievements.
An accomplished writer, translator and poet she has received different awards for her writing achievements.
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Articles by Susanna Estrella
November 22, 2010
H.G. Wells´ short story entitled "Country of the Blind" took place in a secretive mountain valley in the wilds of the Ecuadorian Andes, where people of that region fled the evils of Spanish rule. At some point in their history a volcanic disturbance sealed the only entrance to this valley, and...
September 10, 2007
It is unfortunate for us mortals that the offspring of our greatness is usually mediocrity. Many of the world’s exceptional talents seem to have accepted this possibility and many have abstained from creating a walking, talking legacy that could tarnish their preeminence. It's as if the hunger tha...
February 28, 2007
“On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Following this historic act the Assembly called upon all Member countries to publicize the text of the Declaration and to cause it to be disseminated, displayed, read a...
October 08, 2006
During most of the 20th century it appeared as if people shared similar values, desires, dreams, and hopes for themselves and their neighbors. An international spirit enforced with the ethics that kept humanity more healthy than not seemed to exist. So, in spite of the universal curse of despots, c...
August 22, 2006
War, I imagine, as with most human endeavors, has a C.O.B. hour, when the terrorist, the soldier, the freedom fighter, the mercenary all go somewhere to rearm, to eat, to sleep, per chance to dream, and without giving it much thought, allow mother earth time to absorb the blood they have shed.
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July 14, 2006
Imagine … politics with all of its correctness failing humanity, and humanity’s corruption, aided by politics, exceeding its need for law and order of any kind.
Imagine too … political correctness as the uniting force for rogue ideologies strengthening their protective wall to shield chaos and ...