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Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host D.G. Schulman and her new book, “Anna’s Promise,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.
Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $40 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!! Also, come back daily to interact with D.G. Schulman and to increase your chances of winning!!
Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!
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Anna’s Promise
by D.G. Schulman
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GENRE: Historical Fiction
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BOOK BLURB:
In the spring of 1975, Ben Friedman will celebrate his rite of passage into adulthood. When his beloved grandfather suddenly dies and leaves him a mysterious inheritance, Ben begins to discover who he is and where he belongs. When he chooses a path his powerful father opposes, their relationship becomes volatile. Will Ben withstand the pressure?
In 1914, Dovid Weisman, Ben's great-grandfather, struggles to protect his family when Germany declares war on Russia and the brutal Cossacks occupy his village of Siedlce, Poland. He finds that love and opportunity are still possible. If they can escape with their lives.
Slipping between war-torn Poland and modern American life, one family’s story is woven together across three generations.
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EXCERPT TWO:
Aliza trudged down the street toward the intersection where Nanci’s white Volvo was stuck in the snow and was relieved to see Steven’s green Lincoln town car already there. As she got closer, Steven blared on the horn and shouted through the open door, “Stay away!”
Aliza shined the flashlight on Nanci’s vehicle, and her heart stopped when she saw the power line draped across the roof of the Volvo. The plain-clothes policeman was on his radio. The policeman in uniform yelled from the street, “Nanci, help is coming. Stay inside your vehicle!”
“Steven, I’ve got to get out of here,” she bellowed through the open window from the edge of her seat.
“Don’t get out! And don’t touch anything metal!” Steven blanched as he spoke.
The color drained from Nanci’s face, and she went white as a sheet. A vortex of wild auburn curls framed her sober expression as she scooted back into the driver’s seat. She looked suddenly overcome. “This can’t happen without Ira. Who’ll take care of Rubie?”
Aliza flinched at the sight of the downed power line as it sparked and squirmed, demonstrating that it was energized and live, carrying a lethal dose of electricity. Nanci sobbed and Aliza yearned to hold her. She could see that Nanci was near her breaking point, feeling that she couldn’t do this alone.
“I can’t touch you, or we’ll both be shocked. The ground around the car is energized by the power line,” Aliza shouted.
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MY BOOK REVIEW:
“Anna’s Promise,” is a powerful, compelling, and emotionally charged read that follows three generations and their experiences (including many hardships) during their time in America. This book begins in war-torn Poland in 1914 and follows the family on their journey (and resettlement) to America spanning through the years of the 1970s.
This book, “Anna’s Promise,” delves deep into the lives of a family and their struggles they faced. This book is enriched with engaging, but educational historical content.
This book is currently not part of a book series and therefore can be read as a standalone book.
This book is comprised of 312 pages and spans over forty-three short chapters. While at first it seemed a bit on the longer side, it’s important to remember that this book does stretch across several decades, thousands of miles, and covers a wide range of topics and events.
In addition, I really enjoyed that the author included a glossary section at the end of the book, providing definitions for uncommon Jewish terms that were used throughout the book. While I truly appreciated the vocabulary reference, I would have loved the pronunciation of such terms, as I am sure I embarrassingly butchered many of those words.
Also, I thought it was very intriguing and thought provoking that the author included a page of Reading Group Questions. Great questions and topics for a book discussion! I truly enjoy these extras and appreciate that the author took the time to include them!
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it!! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations**
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AUTHOR BIO:
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D.G. Schulman is a publishing executive who married the boy next door and lives in the Midwest, where she and her husband raised their two daughters. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan and her Master of Arts in Communication from Eastern Michigan University. She's the recipient of an Avery and Jule Hopwood award in the novel category and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. When she's not in front of a keyboard, she enjoys making chocolate, growing herbs, cooking, reading, and playing with her growing brood of grandkids.
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CONNECT WITH D.G. SCHULMAN:
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Goodreads Author Page:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/33334814.D_G_Schulman
Goodreads Book Page:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138491374-anna-s-promise
Amazon Author Page:
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BOOK BUY LINKS:
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Amazon US Kindle eBook:
Amazon US Paperback:
Amazon CA Kindle eBook:
https://www.amazon.ca/Annas-Promise-D-G-Schulman-ebook/dp/B0BW4QVHHM
Amazon CA Paperback:
https://www.amazon.ca/Annas-Promise-D-G-Schulman/dp/1509247017
Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/annas-promise-d-g-schulman/1142929591?ean=2940186731566
Barnes and Noble Paperback:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/annas-promise-d-g-schulman/1142929591?ean=9781509247011
Kobo US eBook:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/anna-s-promise
Kobo CA eBook:
https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/anna-s-promise
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
D.G. Schulman will be awarding a $40 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog. This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those fabulous community outreach projects and awesome giveaways on here**
This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions. Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.
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