Spring is finally here and maybe all of us will get healthy again...especially my husband. Want to travel again, but I haven't travel solo in a long time.
But I'm a local celebrity in some ways. Enter You Tube and tune into Anita Finley interviews Janet S. Kleinman. You'll recognize me and my feelings about immigration.
A child or immigrants, a mother and grandmother of native-born children, I still marvel at my memories of childhood in Russia that my mother used to tell me about. Do you?
A great scene in GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA about buying used wedding dresses! It's nostalgic and you'll smile.
Let me know what you're thinking about.
A zissen Pesach.
Fondly, Janet
Monday, April 25, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
HI FRIENDS...
It has been a long time, but it is always time to wish you a Happy Healthy New Year. Our beginning has been rather difficult but has now returned to a fairly even keel.
My broken foot has healed; Burt is holding his own, and the children and grandchildren are doing interesting things. Scott is coming to visit this week.
And guess what? My latest novel, GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA CAN NOW BE BOUGHT IN A DELRAY BOOKSTORE AS WELL AS FROM BARNES & NOBLE AND AMAZON.
MY POET FRIEND CALLED THE NOVEL "AN ODE TO IMMIGRATION."
READ IT AND SMILE.
FONDLY
JANET S. KLEINMAN
It has been a long time, but it is always time to wish you a Happy Healthy New Year. Our beginning has been rather difficult but has now returned to a fairly even keel.
My broken foot has healed; Burt is holding his own, and the children and grandchildren are doing interesting things. Scott is coming to visit this week.
And guess what? My latest novel, GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA CAN NOW BE BOUGHT IN A DELRAY BOOKSTORE AS WELL AS FROM BARNES & NOBLE AND AMAZON.
MY POET FRIEND CALLED THE NOVEL "AN ODE TO IMMIGRATION."
READ IT AND SMILE.
FONDLY
JANET S. KLEINMAN
Friday, October 16, 2015
October Read
Dear friends,
GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA is resonating good vibes! One reader called it a gem.
Although the Sidowitz family immigrated here in 1923,the challenges for today's immigrants remain the same. They want : a job, romance, a better life, education and ultimately assimilation. As the brothers adjust to life in the Bronx and then Brooklyn, Mama Ida disapproves of their Friday night soirees, the burlesque shows and their ignoring the Shabbat.
The depression followed by WWII changes everything. Jacov (Jack) is drafted into the army, trained to be an interpreter and parachuted into Europe where he continues to search for Yehuda, the eldest brother who remained in volatile Russia.
How does this story end? It's a surprise. Let me know how you think it should end?
The leaves up north are turning color...I miss them here in Florida.
fondly,
Janet S. Kleinman
GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA is resonating good vibes! One reader called it a gem.
Although the Sidowitz family immigrated here in 1923,the challenges for today's immigrants remain the same. They want : a job, romance, a better life, education and ultimately assimilation. As the brothers adjust to life in the Bronx and then Brooklyn, Mama Ida disapproves of their Friday night soirees, the burlesque shows and their ignoring the Shabbat.
The depression followed by WWII changes everything. Jacov (Jack) is drafted into the army, trained to be an interpreter and parachuted into Europe where he continues to search for Yehuda, the eldest brother who remained in volatile Russia.
How does this story end? It's a surprise. Let me know how you think it should end?
The leaves up north are turning color...I miss them here in Florida.
fondly,
Janet S. Kleinman
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Happy September lst. My new novel, GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA has been published.
It's a saga about a family that comes to America in the Roaring Twenties. Jacov and Rueben (renamed Jack and Rubin) get jobs, find romance, enjoy burlesque and bagels under the disapproving eye of Mama Ida who bemoans the fate of the eldest son who stayed behind in Russia.
The depression followed by WWII changes everything. Jack, now a soldier is parachuted into Europe where he mingles with the bedraggled survivors fleeing the liberated concentration camps as he continues his search for Yehuda...
There's excitement, loyalty to their new land, opportunity and love...everything you want in a novel that is an inspiration to immigrants, the children and grandchildren of immigrants.
I was always grateful that my parents and their brothers and sisters came to this country between the two world wars, survived the evils of Europe, and spawned a proud, new generation for America.
Immigration has the energy to create great nations.
Would like to share this novel with you.
Shalom,
Janet S. Kleinman
Monday, August 3, 2015
Summer Thoughts
The summer in Florida is endless heat; no let-up, no rain. It s a good time to stay indoors and edit until you're tired and your fingers won't move again.
But the mind keeps thinking. Do I have any more to write about? I think so, but first there are practical matters to attend to where my husband is a patient at a memory facility. Now I have to remember for both of us. That bright man needs help and only I can do it for him.
Should I write it down or keep it a family secret? No one seems to care except those who have loved him.
Please don't feel morbid for us. It has, overall been a good life.
A new book, GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA should be out very soon.
Miss you all.
Janet S. Kleinman
But the mind keeps thinking. Do I have any more to write about? I think so, but first there are practical matters to attend to where my husband is a patient at a memory facility. Now I have to remember for both of us. That bright man needs help and only I can do it for him.
Should I write it down or keep it a family secret? No one seems to care except those who have loved him.
Please don't feel morbid for us. It has, overall been a good life.
A new book, GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA should be out very soon.
Miss you all.
Janet S. Kleinman
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Finally reunited with my blog.
It's been a long time since I last wrote, but I've been busy editing and advising re. the cover of my new novel, GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA. Right now the cover is being printed and an entire proof of the book should be ready in about two weeks. Don't really know how long it takes from there t being published.
Otherwise, we are taking advantage of summer theatre here in Florida. It's available and easier to get tickets. Scott, Ethan, Dawn and Lena are coming on the last weekend of June and they wanted to see the musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. We're all going and am thrilled at seeing at least some of the family again.
No summer plans yet. Both of us are healthy, but Burt's walk needs to be improved. Maybe a last minute cruise will do it for him.
Love to hear from you. Janet
It's been a long time since I last wrote, but I've been busy editing and advising re. the cover of my new novel, GOOD-BYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA. Right now the cover is being printed and an entire proof of the book should be ready in about two weeks. Don't really know how long it takes from there t being published.
Otherwise, we are taking advantage of summer theatre here in Florida. It's available and easier to get tickets. Scott, Ethan, Dawn and Lena are coming on the last weekend of June and they wanted to see the musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. We're all going and am thrilled at seeing at least some of the family again.
No summer plans yet. Both of us are healthy, but Burt's walk needs to be improved. Maybe a last minute cruise will do it for him.
Love to hear from you. Janet
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