Invented Lives

Discover the captivating story of struggle and resilience in the mid-1980s with this compelling trade paperback. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Australia, where stay-at-home wives clash with ambitious feminists and the looming threat of AIDS challenges sexual freedom, this narrative takes a deep dive into the life of Galina Kogan. This twenty-four-year-old book illustrator, facing anti-Semitism from her Russian heritage, escapes Leningrad for a fresh start in Melbourne. Experience her journey of adaptation in a new land as she navigates cultural differences and forms meaningful relationships with her new friends, Sylvie, Leonard Morrow, and their son Andrew. This beautifully written novel spans 336 pages, published by Scribe Publications in 2019, perfect for readers seeking international fiction, stories of immigration, and powerful depictions of feminist themes. Whether you're interested in tales of Russian émigrés, the challenges of cultural integration, or the complexities surrounding a time of great change, this book delivers with depth and emotion. Enjoy an enriching reading experience with free shipping available, ensuring that your journey through Galina's eyes begins as soon as possible. Note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and please allow up to 10 days for shipping. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this unforgettable tale of re-invention and hope.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925713589
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 336


Description:
It is the mid-1980s. In Australia, stay-at-home wives jostle with want-it-all feminists, while AIDS threatens the sexual freedom of everyone. On the other side of the world, the Soviet bloc is in turmoil.

Mikhail Gorbachev has been in power for a year when twenty-four-year-old book illustrator Galina Kogan leaves Leningrad - forbidden ever to return. As a Jew, she's inherited several generations worth of Russia's chronic anti-Semitism. As a Soviet citizen, she is unprepared for Australia and its easy-going ways.

Once settled in Melbourne, Galina is befriended by Sylvie and Leonard Morrow, and their adult son, Andrew.

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