Ester and Ruzya: How My Grandmothers Survived Hitler's War and Stalin's Peace

Name: Ester and Ruzya: How My Grandmothers Survived Hitler's War and Stalin's Peace
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Book Synopsis: In this “extraordinary family memoir,”* the National Book Award–winning author of The Future Is History reveals the story of her two grandmothers, who defied Fascism and Communism during a time when tyranny reigned. *The New York Times Book Review

In the 1930s, as waves of war and persecution were crashing over Europe, two young Jewish women began separate journeys of survival. Ester Goldberg was a rebel from Bialystok, Poland, where virtually the entire Jewish community would be sent to Hitler’s concentration camps. Ruzya Solodovnik was a Russian-born intellectual who would become a high-level censor under Stalin’s regime. At war’s end, both women found themselves in Moscow. Over the years each woman had to find her way in a country that aimed to make every citizen a cog in the wheel of murder and repression. One became a hero in her children’s and grandchildren’s eyes; the other became a collaborator. With grace, candor, and meticulous research, Masha Gessen, one of the most trenchant observers of Russia and its history today, peels back the layers of time to reveal her grandmothers’ lives—and to show that neither story is quite what it seems.

Praise for Masha Gessen “One of the most important activists and journalists Russia has known in a generation.”—David Remnick, The New Yorker “Masha Gessen is humbly erudite, deftly unconventional, and courageously honest.”—Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny

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Experience the extraordinary and compelling story of two remarkable women who defied Hitler's war and Stalin's peace in the captivating book, "Ester and Ruzya." Written by Masha Gessen, a National Book Award-winning author and renowned observer of Russia's history, this family memoir takes you on a gripping journey through the lives of Ester Goldberg and Ruzya Solodovnik. Their stories of survival and resilience in the face of fascism and communism will leave you spellbound.

Transport yourself back to the 1930s, a time when waves of war and persecution terrorized Europe. In Bialystok, Poland, Ester Goldberg, a rebellious young Jewish woman, fought against the impending doom of Hitler's concentration camps. Meanwhile, Russian-born intellectual Ruzya Solodovnik dared to challenge Stalin's regime, ultimately becoming a high-level censor. Both women found themselves in Moscow after the war, navigating a country hell-bent on suppressing individuality, freedom, and hope.

Gessen's meticulous research and powerful storytelling bring to light the twists and turns of her grandmothers' lives. Embracing both grace and candor, Gessen reveals a complex portrayal of heroism and collaboration. As you delve into the pages of "Ester and Ruzya," you'll uncover a history teeming with unexpected surprises and profound insights.

Don't miss the chance to explore the gripping narratives of two women whose lives epitomize the indomitable human spirit. Immerse yourself in a world of bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring search for identity. Order your copy of "Ester and Ruzya" today and discover the untold stories that challenge preconceived notions of history.

Order now and embark on a captivating journey through the untold stories of "Ester and Ruzya." Witness the triumph of the human spirit against the dark backdrop of Hitler's war and Stalin's peace.

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