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Out of Line: Growing Up Soviet

Name: Out of Line: Growing Up Soviet
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Book Synopsis: Although the Iron Curtain is gone, the memory of the high drama, tragedy, and comedy that was life in the Soviet Union remains. It meant endless lineups in the cold — lineups enlivened by poetry and paranoia. It meant family life lived in two small rooms, but a family life that was rich in love and laughter. It meant trying to escape all-seeing eyes, especially those of the old ladies in their babushkas who guarded every courtyard. Tina Grimberg brings color and perception to a life we think of as gray, impersonal, and foreboding. She was born in Kiev and grew up feisty, bright, and funny in a tiny flat with her parents and her older sister. Her descriptions of life in that grand and beleaguered city are by turn hysterical and heartbreaking. When Tina turned fifteen, the government, desperate for foreign wheat, traded “undesireables” for food, and that meant that many Jewish families like Tina’s could leave. Until they could leave on the hair-raising journey that would eventually bring them to Indiana, she was publicly shamed and cut off, but she never lost her affectionate and clear-eyed view of her homeland. This brilliant collection of memories is an unforgettable look behind what was the Iron Curtain; at a way of life that was reality for millions of people in the twentieth century.

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Discover the captivating story of a young girl's journey through life in the Soviet Union with "Out of Line: Growing Up Soviet." This memoir by Tina Grimberg is a remarkable tale of resilience, love, and laughter in the face of adversity. Step into a world of endless lineups and secrets, where poetry and paranoia intertwine in the freezing cold. Experience the vibrant family life that flourished within two small rooms, filled with an abundance of affection and joy.

Immerse yourself in the struggle to evade the watchful eyes of the all-knowing old ladies with their traditional headscarves, who guarded every courtyard. Tina Grimberg's vivid descriptions will transport you to the heart of Kiev, a city besieged yet brimming with life. Compelled by the government's trade for foreign wheat, Tina's Jewish family found a chance to leave the confines of a land that both cherished and shunned them.

Embark on a hair-raising journey with Tina and her family as they make their way to Indiana, leaving behind a homeland that continues to hold a special place in their hearts. "Out of Line: Growing Up Soviet" offers an unfiltered view of life behind the Iron Curtain, unraveling the reality experienced by millions in the twentieth century. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and become immersed in the vivid tapestry of this unforgettable memoir.

Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through history? Order your copy of "Out of Line: Growing Up Soviet" now and delve into a world forever etched in the memories of those who lived it.

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