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The Big Red

Suitcase

The Big Red

Suitcase

The Big Red

Suitcase

Growth often begins outside their comfort zone. Through courage, curiosity, and an open heart, Margot discovers that life's most meaningful destinations are often the ones we never planned.

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The Big Red Suitcase is an inspiring memoir that begins on the day of Margot's high school graduation as she boards a flight across the Atlantic, carrying dreams bigger than her luggage. Through unforgettable experiences abroad, cultural discoveries, lifelong friendships, and an unexpected love story in Canada, Margot learns that life often leads us to destinations we never imagined.

This heartfelt memoir celebrates courage, personal growth, and the transformative power of stepping beyond familiar borders.

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Kind Words From

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"Moving & Inspirational"

A beautiful story of youthful hope, redemption, and courage in a world turned upside down. Margot Stornelli presents her memoir with tenderness and compassion, in a manner sincerely relatable and immersive for the reader. Highly recommend!

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— Lcm

"An enjoyable glimpse into a women's

life."

I enjoyed this book about a woman's journey through her life. The title caught my interest because I always travel with a red suitcase. It makes it easy to find on an overcrowded carousel! Not my usual genre but a nice change of pace and I can relate to a lot of the passages.

— Avid Reader in B.C.

"Travel and Memoir"

Margo's life changing experiences both good and bad confirm how travel opens doors to new cultures. She shows us that not only do you create lifelong friendships but we appreciate our commonalities and have a greater understanding of our differences.

— Brenda Rowe

Meet Margot

— A Lifelong Traveler, Storyteller, and Adventurer

Retired and living a peaceful life in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada, Margot enjoys watching her grandchildren thrive. An enthusiastic librarian, she visits the local public library reading memoirs and historical fiction. She has volumes of family photos, films, and videotapes to convert to digital formats to preserve her family heritage. She enjoys day trips to view live theatre performances of classics, musicals, and dramas. She is looking forward to knocking more places off her travel bucket list, discovering new places when the time is right.

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The Latest from Margot’s Journey

CBS Radio’s Benji Cole interviews Margot Stornelli, author of “The Big Red Suitcase”

Author Margot Stornelli recently joined host Benji Cole on People of Distinction for an engaging conversation about adventure, personal growth, and the life-changing experiences chronicled in her memoir, The Big Red Suitcase.

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