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Waltraud Suzuki was a part of my life for 63 years....
Waltraud Suzuki
by Michele Higa George
Nurtured By Love: A True Story
As with many notable figures in history, Shinichi Suzuki rose to public consciousness in an unobtrusive manner.
Suzuki began with one violin which he took from house to house.
The children who motivated his life’s work grew in both numbers and were able to show the world what he knew from the beginning: that the life force is a power to behold, and those who have a hand in shaping lives of young people and their families share a dream which is life-changing for everyone involved.
Behind a great man is often a great woman; the supportive, often subordinate and quiet source from whom comes gentle wisdom, guidance, and loving encouragement to pursue his vision.
Waltraud Suzuki was the woman behind her man. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say “in front of” her man, for those who knew her even slightly can attest to her being anything but subordinate or quiet. From the earliest years of their more than seventy year relationship, Waltraud chose Suzuki, standing up to her