Carmen Corrales Konneker receives Award for her Literary Achievement

Carmen Corrales Konneker receives Award for her Literary Achievement as the Author of “My Father’s Quest, The True Story of an Orphan’s Journey”

On Friday, May 22, 2009, The Bohemian Circle organized a luncheon at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Javier Marull in honor of Carmen Corrales Konneker. The Bohemian Circle is a group of Latin American friends who support each other in the arts and Hispanic literature. Carmen, a talented painter, is an active member. Now Carmen is rapidly becoming a successful writer. She is currently writing three other true stories, keeping us anxious and waiting to read them.

About eighty guests from different professions and nationalities attended the luncheon in Plano, Texas. During the ceremony, Mrs. Minerva Marull introduced the birth of this author. Their backgrounds are quite similar. Carmen and Minerva come from the same places where both of their parents came from. By way of their destiny, Carmen and Minerva met one day and built a strong friendship.

Mr. Scott Gunn, Screen Writer and Partner at The Gunn Group, LLC, presented the book review. “My Father’s Quest, The True Story of an Orphan’s Journey” is a simple story of love, compassion, courage, perseverance and faith. Throughout his journey, Daniel finds friends in all the people he meets who, inspired by his innocence and sincerity, offer him not only help, but also open their hearts to him. Daniel’s courage in facing adversity never fails. He is that hero who teaches us that life is worth living despite its adversities. The story takes the reader into deep emotions of the heart, and gives feeling to people’s hopes and dreams. This young orphan endures what we as adults, cannot imagine during our entire lifetime. It is a story that inspires the soul! To learn more about My Father’s Quest, a true story of courage, faith, trust, and love, you can visit www.myfathersquest.com

Carmen, as a little girl, grew up listening to the stories of her father Daniel attempting to reunite his family in the early 1900s in rural Mexico. In addition to their home and belongings, Daniel and his three younger siblings lose both parents in a water well accident. An uncaring relative places the children in an orphanage. At the tender age of eight, but with great courage, Daniel runs away seeking a better life, determined to protect his baby brother and two sisters as he promised by his father’s grave. His quest spans many years and borders. Carmen promised her father to write his story even after he passed away. Today, Carmen not only carried out that promise, but also shared with us the gift that her father gave to her.

The Bohemian Circle organized the luncheon to honor Carmen, with Mrs. Minerva Marull graciously providing her beautiful residence for the event. The Bohemian Circle brought stunning flower arrangements, prepared the delicious food, organized the program, made the invitations and took care of the many other details for the ceremony. Mr. Horacio Marull served as master of ceremonies, and Mr. Lorenzo Gonzalez, a well-known Harpist in the Latin community, captivated the guests with his melodies. Representing the Bohemian Circle, Mrs. Martha Alarcon, Mrs. Maria Esthela Bortel and Mrs. Mina Abramson proudly presented Carmen with the Bohemian Circle award for her literary accomplishment.

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