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Published: Sep. 22, 2010
Words: 125352 (approximate)
Language: English
Ebook description
Anatola is beset by tedium when the son she gave up at birth materializes on her doorstep. After a rocky reunion, they reunite at Aunt Alka’s house where a treasure trove of archives take Anatola on a journey that begins in Debowiec, Poland in 1756 and leads her through loyalists and revolutionaries, riches and poverty, oppression and war and an undying spirit of hope.Tags
poland, family history, polish historyAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Douglas Glenn Clark
on Dec. 21, 2010 :
The Women Debrowska is destined to become a Top Pick among book clubs and readers who are hungry for a saga of love, inter-generational (and international) family affairs and history.
Anatola Debrowska is struggling with midlife boredom when the child she gave up at birth arrives at her door – a fully grown man. Pyotr’s appearance inspires Anatola to re-evaluate her past and reach for a more purposeful future. Although Podgorski’s story begins as personal quest, it quickly evolves into a discovery of Polish heritage and a family tree ravaged by oppression, revolution and a passionate attachment to homeland.
The Women Debrowska is Podgorski’s first novel, but her credits as playwright, documentary filmmaker and humanities professor, have prepared her well for this rich mix of personal feminist statement and historical drama. The dialogue is heartfelt and rings true, while the narrative is by turns elegant and blunt.
An excellent choice for groups or individuals who relish stories that follow a central character who is not afraid to confront the emotional and intellectual forces that shape identity.
(reviewed the day of purchase)