Authors Cynthia Machamer and Gail Mazourek join us at Newfield Public Library to discuss their new book, “Dreaded Voice: A Memoir,” the remarkable true account of a mother's ordeal to find her daughter.

From the cover: “Ten-year-old Cynthia chatted with classmates lined up in the school cafeteria hallway. She became immobilized upon hearing her name spoken by a dreaded voice. Fear struck her young heart as she was beckoned and compelled to come with him. In short order the school principal notified Gail, awakening her innate mothering instincts and tenacity, called into urgent use, no longer dormant in a quiet setting. This is a remarkable true account of a mother’s ordeal to find her daughter. It’s a daughter’s testimony of holding on to hope more than 2,000 miles away. These two enter the fight of their lives–to restore that which had been stolen from them.”

About the Authors:
Gail Mazourek grew up a country girl in a farm family of eight children. She attributes her perseverance to the undeniable influence gained from her upbringing. Her degree in life includes high school, a few college classes, and seasoning with what life dealt along the way. She is a columnist for The News Chronicle (formerly The Newfield News). She is the author of four other books.

Cynthia Machamer is a graduate of Newfield High School and Houghton University, where she earned a B.A. degree in writing. She has been a college magazine editor for Houghton University and Saint Mary's College. Formerly she wrote for the Wellsville Daily Reporter, Ithaca Journal, and Upstart New York online magazine. Currently, she is the case manager at Heathwood Assisted Living.