Book Blurb:
Elizabeth
Shulman, a twenty-seven-year-old Russian Jewish immigrant, would like nothing
better than not to die a corporate accountant working at a Fortune 100 company.
She wants to walk away from the corporate rat-race, but...she’s still holding
onto the painful memories from her poor past—from the days her family came to
America with nothing so that their children could have a free life.
But
soon one day’s event turns Elizabeth’s world upside down and inside out. With
her bubble burst, Elizabeth decides to take the first step, quit her job.
However, her bullying boss from HELL offers her a promotion and a big raise.
But there’s a hitch. She must also agree to do pro bono work to bolster the
company’s image. Her pro bono assignment: tutor unprivileged kids in a
Southwest Chicago elementary school. And there, in school, her life begins to
change when she gets a peek at a different type of world from her own.
Heart’s
Storm is a bitter-sweet romantic comedy about love and career, family and
friends, immigration and hardships, betrayal and forgiveness, and the promise
of the American dream.
Jo-Anna's Review:
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the interaction between characters and that it had some funny moments but still had some deep moments as well. I also loved that it has to do with friendship, old and new love, and family. Coming from Russia to America would be a hard and difficult thing to endure and I thought the author did a wonderful job portraying that in the main character. My favorite parts are when Liz is with the children and how they bond. If you enjoy romance novels with some seriousness to them, this is a definite must read for you!
Author Information:
Author Information:
Julia was born in Minsk, Belarus. At the age of
eleven, she immigrated with her family to the United States. She currently
lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and their daughter, Arielle.
She graduated from DePaul University in 2002 with a B.A. in Accounting and Finance. She also has an MBA from DePaul University in Entrepreneurship.
She studied Creative Writing with Jerry Cleaver at the Writer's Loft, and with Susan Breen at NYC Pitch and Shop, among many others. Additionally, Julia was one of the staff writers for the Chicago Holocaust Project, "Evidence of Holocaust: Never Forget."
She graduated from DePaul University in 2002 with a B.A. in Accounting and Finance. She also has an MBA from DePaul University in Entrepreneurship.
She studied Creative Writing with Jerry Cleaver at the Writer's Loft, and with Susan Breen at NYC Pitch and Shop, among many others. Additionally, Julia was one of the staff writers for the Chicago Holocaust Project, "Evidence of Holocaust: Never Forget."
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Up for grabs are six (6) eBook copies of Heart’s
Storm. This giveaway is open for US and
international entrants.
sounds like an awesome book!!! thanks
ReplyDeleteElizabeth will have her hands full when she enters the world of unprivileged kids in the Chicago elementary school. I have a feeling someone going to find a place in her heart. Struggles ahead!!
ReplyDeleteNow here's a story I can't wait to read...Great blog peoples!!!
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