​​​​Reviews...

​"I found Jeffrey Gorney's book particularly moving. As a Romanian-American, I share the same sense of wonderment and fascination about our ancestral land.  I envy Gorney the oral tradition passed on to him by his grandparents. While my grandparents were every bit as Romanian they, like many others today, were either ignorant of their lineage or perhaps even unwilling to share it. For those of us who hunger for that kind of connection this book is the perfect remedy. Enjoy!"                  
         --  Mark H. Gitenstein, US Ambassador to Romania, 2009-2012​

"A beautifully written memoir. I was taken by the way the author invites the reader to journey with him as he discovers the stories behind his grandmother's stories, behind the photographs buried in the family credenza. "
     -Richard Breyer, Professor Film History and Documents, Syracuse University
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​"In rich, juicy prose, Gorney takes you on a journey from his childhood. It all comes to life with marvelous details and suspense. There are moments you will laugh out loud, like the time his  mother catches the eye of a Romanian priest. And there are poignant, heartbreaking moments. The book is worth its weight in gold if only for the two chapters on the Romanian pogrom."
      --Ann Schwartz, copy chief (ret), Grand Central Publishing

"An intriguing book! Filled with fascinating facts and emotional memories. In less than 200 pages, Mr. Gorney explores the reality and charm of many worlds. Some, rooted in his family's European past, we can only imagine; others, his ancestors could never have anticipated.I leanred many new things about Romania."
      -- Simion Alb, Director, Romanian National Tourist Office
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"Recommended.A personal story that will speak for many. It is deep and will get
​ to you."
     -- Barry Mazor, music journalist and writer

"Gorney is a clear, fluid writer. Lovely sentences ("time picks the pockets of truth") convey the fragility of the history he's searching for. Admirable job of placing his family's tale on the page and making it accessible to a wider audience, which is no mean feat."
​      -- Kirkus Reviews


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