Sown in Tears is the story of Leah Peretz, living with her husband and young children in the Pale of the Settlement in Russia, 1905. The country is in great turmoil, with horrific pogroms occurring, especially against the Jews,the beginnings of the revolution starting to roil the country. We follow Leah’s journey, trying to survive, experiencing the drama and unexpected romance which changes her life.
My research trip touring shtetls in Russia and the Ukraine was an amazing experience of my own and a great help in the writing. More details about where to get copies coming soon.
“Flying Out of Brooklyn is an amazing trip back in time, to a rich human, ethnic reality that once existed in New York that I grew up in. The book compelled me to read it in one sitting. It’s a wonderful read and I heartily recommend it.”
a book by Beverly Magid
I actually just read this book, which I found through Goodreads, and it is so incredible! It tells the story of a young, single mother with two small children in a terrible time in Russia’s history. The writing is so powerful, you literally feel like you are walking in her shoes. You see her struggle to provide for her children and give up so much for them. This book takes you on an incredible journey that so many of us are familiar with and is definitely worth a read!