The author, whose father was an aide to the last tsar, describes a privileged childhood in St. Petersburg where, at fifteen, he witnesses the beginning of the Russian Revolution. The Grabbe family seeks refuge in Southern Russia and narrowly escapes from the Bolsheviks. In Part II, safe in Denmark, Paul rescues the hand of St. John the Baptist for the Dowager Empress of Russia and falls in love with a fellow refugee, beautiful Veta Bezobrasov. When Veta marries a rich Dane, Paul leaves for the United States. In Part III, he pursues the "American Dream," slowly realizing the difference between immigration and exile. He finally accepts his fate, but never stops missing his homeland.
Hush Hush and Other Veneers by Alexandra Dell'Amore is the true story of girl who endured abuse to protect her family and eventually shot the man who her parents called "doctor." Although she protected her family from an evil man, she nevertheless became an outcast. The story shows how greed and lies kept her from being believed. Her lonely journey charts her self-effacing life from the 1940's to the present. By fearlessly exploring her past, Dell'Amore realized the shame and guilt she had embraced were never hers. Hush Hush and Other Veneers is a journey of resilience and courage in the face of self interest and denial from a society that looked the other way-it is a story of hard-won freedom.
"The wisdom in this book is INVALUABLE It's amazing how sometimes in life all we need to do is open up to others and realize we're not alone on this journey." - Mena Suvari (Actress - American Beauty, American Pie)Hollywood can seem like a tricky beast, but the more you know about its wily ways, the less intimidating it is, and the more fun its wild nature will be. "Thriving in Hollywood " is a compilation of 25 pieces written by 21 different women in the entertainment industry from the first year of msinthebiz.com. Whether you are brand new to the business or an industry veteran, "Thriving in Hollywood " will keep you motivated, inspired and arm you with knowledge.More praise for "Thriving in Hollywood": "This book is a Godsend." - Madeline Brewer (Actress - The Handmaid's Tale, Orange is the New Black) "A buffet of both practicalities and inspiration. Whether you dip in for something specific, or read it cover-to-cover, you'll find something here that you can put to immediate use." - Jane Espenson (Writer/Producer - Once Upon A Time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Husbands)"With our every choice, we are creating the Hollywood we want to be a part of. Helenna has built a community of leaders in our glorious industry and their voices beautifully align to inform, motivate, and inspire in this exciting new book." - Bonnie Gillespie (Author, Casting Director, Coach)
