Irene Stern Frielich

Irene Stern Frielich is the owner of an award-winning instructional design consulting firm in Massachusetts. She has had numerous professional articles published in trade magazines. She has also written pieces about her experiences uncovering her father’s story, some of which are published in German and Dutch. Irene carries deep gratitude to have visited the places where eighteen individuals demonstrated courage, compassion, and kindness to help her family survive the Holocaust. Irene and her husband, Seth, enjoy spending time with their grown children who live in Massachusetts and North Carolina. An enthusiastic nature lover, Irene’s outdoor activities include kayaking, biking, and snowshoeing, which keep her happy year-round. She also loves cooking with her family, even if it’s virtually. "Shattered Stars, Healing Hearts" has received the following awards: -Readers’ Favorite: SILVER Medal Winner in Non-Fiction-Cultural, 2024 -National Federation of Press Women: SECOND place in memoir, 2024 -The BookFest: GOLD award winner, 2024