The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain

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Book Synopsis: An Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Honor Winner

With a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, Newbery Honoree Eugene Yelchin offers a memoir of growing up in Cold War Russia.

Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents’ dream that he become a national hero when he doesn’t even have his own room? He’s not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer. In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside of a massive table, and the doodles that could change everything. With equal amounts charm and solemnity, award-winning author and artist Eugene Yelchin recounts in hilarious detail his childhood in Cold War Russia as a young boy desperate to understand his place in his family.

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Are you ready for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Cold War Russia? Introducing "The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain" - a captivating memoir by Newbery Honoree Eugene Yelchin. This gripping tale follows the life of Yevgeny, a young boy who navigates a world filled with drama, family secrets, and even a KGB spy lurking in his own kitchen. With his parents' dreams of him becoming a national hero, Yevgeny must find his own path to greatness, armed with nothing but a little pencil, the underside of a massive table, and the doodles that could change everything.

Prepare to be enthralled by Yelchin's masterful storytelling, as he seamlessly blends humor and heartfelt poignancy in this unforgettable memoir. The vivid descriptions of Yevgeny's tight-knit yet eccentric household will have you laughing out loud one moment and deeply moved the next. Immerse yourself in a world of poetry-loving fathers, fiercely outraged grandmothers, and an ever-elusive dream of fame and recognition.

But this isn't just a tale of personal triumph - it's a reflection of a tumultuous time in history. Experience the tension, fear, and uncertainty of Cold War Russia through the eyes of a curious and determined young boy. As Yevgeny grapples with his place in his family and society, he illustrates the complex reality of growing up behind the Iron Curtain.

If you're seeking a memoir that will transport you to another time and place, "The Genius Under the Table" is the perfect choice. Yelchin's skillful storytelling will keep you captivated from start to finish, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the power of resilience and the pursuit of dreams.

Don't miss this remarkable memoir that has touched the hearts of readers worldwide. Discover the journey of "The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain" today and experience the joy, laughter, and triumph that comes from embracing one's own uniqueness.

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