Mordantly funny, deliciously human, Rubin's tale of a self-possessed survivor brings zest to the literature of immigration and adaptation. -BooklistWhen Stalina Folskaya flees her native Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union, she sets out for America with her dreams-and her painful past-firmly in tow. A trained chemist in Russia but disillusioned by her prospects in the United States, she becomes a maid at the Liberty, a "short-stay" motel on the outskirts of Hartford, Connecticut. Even here, gutsy Stalina sees opportunity, convincing the owner to let her transform the motel into a fantasy destination. Business skyrockets and the American dream is within her sights, but she cannot escape the ghosts she left behind in St. Petersburg. Obsessed with avenging her family while also longing for a new life, Stalina must choose between the obligations of the past and her hopes for the future". [Rubin] respects the often harrowing histories of her Russian characters and, most importantly, is true to human nature, to our weaknesses and superstitions, to the strengths and frailties of our friendships, and to the baggage of the past that we bring with us no matter where we go". -Daphne Kalotay, author of Russian Winter

Stalina

Literature & Fiction

Rubin, Emily

United States

Mariner Books

This moving and inspirational collection of personal essays and poems explores what life is like after the diagnosis of cancer. The anthology is written by those who have been affected by cancer firsthand, whether directly or through someone they love. Crafted by those who participated in the Write Treatment Workshops at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospitals in New York City, the anthology not only shows the diversity of the city but also the diversity of experiences of those touched by a life-threatening diagnosis. In addition to illuminating what life is like for those living with cancer and for their loved ones, The Write Treatment Anthology is also a beautiful compilation of writing all on its own. It stands not only as a testament to the writers’ experiences but also as a demonstration of the enduring and healing power of writing.

The Write Treatment Anthology Volume I 2011-2016: Writings by Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers from The Write Treatment Workshops at Mount ... Mount Sinai Beth Israel Cancer Centers, NYC

Essays & Correspondence

Wash and Dry Productions

Literary

BRILLIANCE AUDIO ^

As I Am Presently Known

Biographies & Memoirs

Rubinstein, Leon

Community & Culture

Plainview Press

The Write Treatment Anthology Volume 2: The Pandemic Years (Write Treatment Anthology Series)

Contemporary

Independently published

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