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INGRID RIMLAND, Ed.D.
Brief Biography
Ingrid Rimland was a child during World War II, born to German-descent Mennonite wheat farmers in the Ukraine who had been persecuted in the Soviet Union for their pacifist beliefs. The end of World War II saw her and her family undertake a 1000 mile trek back to the homeland of their forefathers, now a devastated wasteland.
From there, still a youngster, she moved with her family and friends to the rain forests of Paraguay to pioneer the jungle and live, as her grandmother put it,". . . far from the wicked world."
It was a simple, barefoot life. Ingrid married there and started a family, only to discover shortly thereafter that life had handed her a struggle that would make all her childhood hardships pale by comparison. For while Ingrid was endowed with all the riches of a strong and questing mind, her first son's mind was "absent"-- or so all the "specialists" said.
She was young, poor and in pain but determined to make her child well. She came to Canada in 1960 and to the United States in 1967. With no more than three years' worth of grammar school, she talked her way into a university because she knew: "That is where I belong." From Ann Landers's column, at the age of 31, she learned the rudiments of English.
Four years later she graduated from Wichita State University-- Magna Cum Laude and tenth place in a class of 400. Two additional years gave her a master's degree, followed by a doctorate in 1979.
Eight years after she wrote her first coherent sentence in English, she had an award-winning ethnic novel, winning the prestigious California Literature Medal Award as the best fiction writer in that state for 1977.
Today she is a full-time writer with a flourishing speaking career and keynote bookings nationwide. Her son--written off in infancy as a "non-mind" who would never walk, speak, feed himself or recognize another human being--has graduated with honors from a public high school.
Find out what it takes to write the "Great American Novel" - and why it is censored in Canada!
Ingrid Rimland has a kaleidoscopic story to tell. She has thrilled audiences across this country with an account of a courageous struggle against overwhelming odds. You will never forget Ingrid Rimland as she tells how she baked her wedding cake in an anthill.
Book Ingrid Rimland as a keynote speaker for your next event!
irimland@zundelsite.org
INGRID RIMLAND, Ed.D.
Publications
Ingrid Rimland has authored several books as well as hundreds of articles and columns; additionally, she has assisted in manuscript preparation and editing for others, primarily in the medical field. Below is a partial listing:
Books
" The "Lebensraum!" novels - a trilogy "
(see extensive reviews)
Samisdat Publishers, 1998
"The Wanderers - a novel"
Concordia Publishing House, 1977
Bantam Books, 1978
An historical account in fictitious form about the Mennonite exodus out of the Ukraine in 1943. A three-generational story of three strong, determined women who survived.
Concordia Publishing House, 1977, hardcover. Bantam Books, 1978, paperback.
Readers react:
". . . I had no idea that there were Germans who suffered as much - if not more! - than those we always hear about. . . "
". . . What I liked best about your book is that you tell about an ethnically cohesive group that did not sell out on its values . . . "
". . . I now appreciate my German heritage as I never did before. This book has brought home to me that there were German soldiers seen as liberators, not destroyers . . . !"
"The Furies and the Flame - an autobiography"
Arena Press, 1984, hardcover.
Readers react:
". . . a soaringly passionate epic about one courageous woman's battle to find love, identity and meaning in a world hostile to her aspirations. A remarkable woman who has put the substance of her life into the kind of narrative that grips us with the candor of its confession and the power of its perception. . ."
". . . I feel as if I know the author because she writes with such passion, clarity and energy. . . '
". . . no other book has hit me as this one did. No other writer has ever shared as the author did. "Furies" haunts me, bothers me, pains me--so why, then, is it so beautiful . . .?"
Columns:
Children in Focus
Stockton Record, 1981
Beautiful People and Books
Stockton Record, 1982
Superkids
Stockton Magazine, 1982
Exclusively Yours
Stockton Lifestyle, 1985
Anthologies:
Mennonite Images - edited by Dr. Harry Loewen, Chairman of the Department of Mennonite Studies at the University of Winnipeg, Hyperion Press, 1980
Sprache als Heimat - edited by the International Association of German Media, Westkreuz Verlag, Bonn, 1980
Book Reviews:
Regular contributions to the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Des Moines Register, Kansas City Star, Fresno Bee and Stockton Record
Miscellaneous Publications:
Numerous features, articles, profiles and essays published by or about Ingrid Rimland in dozens of papers and magazines throughout the United States and Canada
Editorial Work and Manuscript Preparation in the Medical Field:
Sajj Dharnidharka, M.D. - Stockton, CA
Lorraine Day, M.D. - Rancho Mirage, CA
Theresa L. Crenshaw, M.D. San Diego, CA
Awards and Honors
"The Wanderers"
The California Literature Medal Award for ". . . best first novel by a California writer in 1977. . ."
The Gold Biennial Award given by the National League of American Pen Women (Honorable Mention) 1978.
The most acclaimed of Ingrid Rimland's books, this novel is a fictitious account of her Mennonite grandmother's life. Now in its third printing, this book has sold more than 100,000 copies and is still in steady demand.
The novel traces the decimation of a pacifist people during the Bolshevik Revolution, anarchy, famine, the Stalinist purges, escape from the Ukraine, and eventual resettlement in the rain forests of Paraguay.
"The Furies and the Flame" - Autobiography
· Optioned for a Movie of the Week - (Fries Entertainment Inc., 1985).
Described as ". . . anything but dull!. . . " this book tells of a young woman's struggle to give her son a life worth living and herself permission to become what she was meant to be.
For "Sprache als Heimat" - Essay
Third Prize in an international, 24 contry competition, sponsored by IADM, an association of German-language newspapers and electronic media.
For "Children in Focus" - Educational Column
Honorable Mention in a journalism competition sponsored by the National League of American Pen Women, 1982.
Miscellaneous Honors
Elected to Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Mortar Board.
Numerous Women's Awards, including "Woman of Achievement" and "Woman of Distinction," awards bestowed by Soroptimists International
California Senate Commendation for "Bay Area Business Woman"
Honorary Member of MENSA
Education:
B.A., Wichita State University, 1971;
M.A., University of the Pacific, 1973;
Ed.D., University of the Pacific, 1979.
Media
Ingrid Rimland is a consummate media person, with hundreds of features coast to coast.
Interviewers comment:
Fresno Bee: ". . . Ingrid Rimland generates so much energy that she practically glows in the dark . . ."
Seattle Times: ". . . A story of achievement against intimidating odds . . ."
Long Beach Press-Telegram: ". . . her story is one of pain and hardship, despair and ostracism, work and devotion, survival and success . . . "
San Francisco Examiner: ". . . here, you are soon aware, is a stubborn, driven survivor who has fought her way through a life as dramatic as the answers she suggests . . . "
Below is a partial listing of various media sources.
Syndicate Media
An extended feature article describing Ingrid Rimland's odyssey as depicted in "The Furies and the Flame" was carried in the following:
Copley News Service - Robert Studer, Bureau Chief
The Verduga Group - Deb Miller, Feature Writer
Additionally, numerous broadcasts over many stations featured Ingrid Rimland, including:
Copley Radio Network -
An interview with Ingrid Rimland was carried by 700 stations in the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Guam, Samoa, Thailand and West Germany.
Host: Patrick Glynn
Voice of Freedom - Host: Ernst Zündel
Repeat world-wide satellite programs and numerous radio programs
Features, Articles and Book Reviews
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Examiner
San Diego Union-Tribune
Long Beach Telegram
Washington Post
Seattle Times
Lutheran Witness
Kansas City Star
Sacramento Bee
Fresno Bee
Modesto Bee
Tracy Press
Manteca Bulletin
Lodi Sentinel
Stockton Record
Tri-City Journal
Hillsboro Argus
Clovis Independent
Sacramento Union
Medford Tribune
Chattanooga Times
Vancouver Columbian
Emphasis
The Call
The Shepherdess
The Missourian
Columbia Times
Freeman Argus
Yankton Observer
The Northridger
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Arlington Observer
Oroville Mercury
Chicago Suburban
Martinez News Gazette
The Independent
Wausau Herald
Auxiliary Shepherdess
Boutique and Villager
Rossmoor News
LD Journal
Links
Stockton Magazine
Turlock Journal
The Mail Tribune
ACLD Newsbriefs
World Vision
The Desert Sun
St. Paul Dispatch
ACLD Perspective
Mennonite Reporter
Tiger Tracks
Columbia Daily
Tribune
Daily Leader
Tulelake Reporter
Lost River Star
Del Mar Blade-Citizen
The North County Times
Nationalist Times
Instauration
Christian News
California Staatszeitung
Amerika Woche
Media Bypass
. . . and many others!
Miscellaneous Radio and Television
Hundreds of radio and television shows too numerous to mention across the United States and Canada . . .
Bookings
International Keynotes
Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, 1984
Parent Care, 1988
Hutterite Teachers Convention, 1994
Colleges and Universities
Bethel College
California Lutheran College
Freeman Junior College
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Missouri University
Ottawa University
Pacific College
Pacific Lutheran College
Pierce College
Stanford University
Tabor College
University of Minnesota
University of North Dakota at Fargo
University of the Pacific
University of Winnipeg
University of Wisconsin
Webster College
Western Illinois University
Wichita State University
Winnipeg Mennonite Brethren College
Educational Organizations
Statewide keynotes and workshops for the National Education Association:
NEA-Alabama
NEA-Arkansas
NEA-California
NEA-Connecticut
NEA-Kansas
NEA-Mississippi
NEA-Missouri
NEA-Nebraska
NEA-North Dakota
Hundreds of keynotes, workshop, in-service presentations etc. for school board associations, school administrators, pupil personnel, teacher associations, high school assemblies etc.
Areas of emphasis:
Special Education (including Education for the Gifted)
Chapter 1
Even Start
Migrant Education
Literature
History
Women's Organizations
Numerous keynotes, luncheon and banquet programs, achievement award events etc. for:
American Association of University Women
American Business Women's Association
Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Federally Employed Women
Federated Women's Clubs
Soroptimist International
Women's Chamber of Commerce
Zonta International
Service Clubs etc
Hundreds of keynotes, luncheon and banquet programs, achievement award events etc. for:
Rotary Clubs
Kiwanis Clubs
Sertoma International
Optimist Clubs
Elks Fraternities
. . . and many, many others!
Testimonials
Virginia Carrieri, Program Chair, AAUW / El Cerrito:
"We loved you! And we enjoyed your presentation ever so much! Believe me, we will look forward to having you come again!"
Kathryn Swanson, Women's Resource Center, California Lutheran University:
"Creative Options was attended by 700 women and the response was overwhelmingly positive.
Ingrid was lively, articulate and inspiring, which is just what we wanted for the opening session of our day!"
Doris Pichley, National League of American Pen Women, Sacramento Branch:
"It was a delight and honor to meet you! You represent the cream of Pen Women, whether formally one of us or not. We have not had such a response since I have been in Pen Women--six years!
Emilie Reedy, Governor, Soroptimists International, Sierra Nevada Region
"You are one great lady - I enjoyed your presentation even more the second time than the first - and you really closed our regional conference with such a warm emotional presentation!
I have received letters from Soroptimist visitors to our region from Arizona and other places that intend to contact you for some of their special programs.
Patsy Ferguson, Soroptimists, Elk Grove:
"I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed you and your presentation. You really "knocked our socks off!"
Speakers and stories come and go - you and your story are so memorable that we'll never forget!"
· Carol Wagner, Soroptimists, Pleasanton:
"Your life has been a challenge, and for you to share it is really an educational experience for us all!"
· Pastor Federika, Unitarian Universalist Church/Ventura:
"What a pleasure it was meeting you and having you share your story with the congregation. Your difficulties and challenges are almost impossible to absorb.
I hope that we have been added to those who celebrate with you your great courage."
· Jack Rockwell, Program Chairman, Rotary Club of Whittier:
"Words are not adequate to express the appreciation felt by our Rotarians for your superb presentation at our club. Yours was
one of the best programs we have ever had."
· Wayne Jehoich, President, Rotary Club of Los Alamitos:
"We who were born and / or raised in America tend to forget how good we do have it - and your program just reminded us of it."
· Gerald Coulter, Director, Pacific Southwest Regional, Sertoma International
"Your presentation was the highlight for the La Sertoma members who attended the Saturday luncheon."
· Milt Kegley, President, Rotary Club of Oakland:
"It is inspiring to be in the presence of someone who has refused to submit to forces that might cause others to give up. We truly look forward to that Great American Novel.
· Yvonne Adan, Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce:
"Your presentation was an inspiration to all of us that even the "impossible" is possible! Good luck to you, and continue to shoot for that Pulitzer Prize!"
· Harry Boerner, President, Sertoma Club of Long Beach:
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for having been our speaker at the Interservice Club Luncheon. Many personally expressed their enjoyment of your program to me."
· Edith Lessenden, AAUW / Topeka:
"Your speech to the KABA was simply fabulous! I was so proud of you and delighted to be able to hear you in person.
You really held the audience spellbound, and when everyone gave you a standing ovation, it was just a normal response to an excellent presentation."
Mary Johnson, ABWA / Silicon Valley Chapter:
"All our members and guests enjoyed your presentation. You shared so much of yourself with us and kept us thoroughly entertained. I am already enjoying your book."
· Christine Decker, Soroptimists/Hayward:
"Your presentation remains a topic of lively conversation, and I know that many of the ladies were deeply moved by your presentation."
· Berta Parker, AAUW / Sonoma Branch:
"What an afternoon that was two weeks ago when you were our guest speaker! Over and over again I have been hearing that that was the best and most compelling program that we have ever had!"
· Maudie Long, Soroptimists / Carson City:
"As mentioned previously, I tried to find an adjective that best describes you, but I needed three: They are remarkable, superable and fantastic!"
· Sara Dunlap, President, Women in Chambers of Commerce:
"I liked you immediately and I hope to claim you as a friend. I love your rebellious spunk!"
- and many, many others!
