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http://wreg.com/2013/03/21/the-black-russian/
Vladimir Alexandrov has uncovered an incredible true story of how a son of Mississippi slaves reinvented his life becoming a millionaire, overseas! In “The Black Russian” Alexandrov takes readers on an adventure of epic proportions so much so, it almost seems like it couldn’t be real.
Daily Beast reviews THE BLACK RUSSIAN by Vladimir Alexandrov
From The Daily Beast: “With so much focus on the black experience in America in the 19th century, we might never consider the black experience in Europe at the same time. Vladimir Alexandrov’s The Black Russian rectifies this oversight, and does so with panache. His tale is the biography of an individual who is wholly remarkable, regardless of race, and whose vitality, guile, and charm led him from Mississippi to Moscow, with plenty of adventures along the way.”
In a four star review, USA Today calls LADY AT THE OK CORRAL: The True Story of Josephine Marcus Earp by Ann Kirschner (HarperCollins; March 2013 “scrumptious” a “quick-paced biography” and “a modern love story.” Read more:
http://books.usatoday.com/book/swing-into-‘ok-corral-for-the-story-of-mrs-wyatt-earp/r850848
LADY AT THE OK CORRAL is the definitive biography of Josephine Marcus Earp, who became the common-law wife of famed lawman and gambler, Wyatt Earp. Based on in-depth historical research, LADY AT THE OK CORRAL traces the life of Josephine and Wyatt from their first days in the Arizona Territory, to the boomtowns of San Diego and Alaska, ending up in Hollywood and the early days of Western movies.
Cleveland Plain Dealer review of BLACK RUSSIAN
The Cleveland Plain Dealer loves THE BLACK RUSSIAN:
“Although Alexandrov constructed this vessel with sturdy timbers of historical research, it sails lightly on a swift narrative current that transports us from Reconstruction Mississippi to Memphis, New York City, London, Paris, Moscow and, finally, Constantinople. . . . Alexandrov excels at recreating the various worlds Thomas inhabited — from his restricted existence during Reconstruction to his glittering fast-lane life on the Continent.
. . . What [Thomas’] life illustrates, as Alexandrov skillfully and gracefully shows, is that when people are unshackled from slaveries – of whatever sort – freedom’s buoyancy can lift them to surprising heights, can offer miraculous views.”
-Cleveland Plain Dealer
KosherEye — a great website that focuses on everything kosher, including foods, beverages, cookbooks, events, etc. — has selected HELEN NASH’S NEW KOSHER CUISINE (Overlook Press) as their Cookbook of the Week. They have highlighted a few recipes from the cookbook and a chance for a free giveaway. The recipes in the cookbook are easy-to-follow, healthy and delicious. And you don’t have to keep kosher to enjoy!
http://www.koshereye.com/koshereye-cookbook-of-the-week/2353-helen-nashs-new-kosher-cuisine.html
