Long Life in Short Stories by Zelena, Helena

Long Life in Short Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781532854507)

Vendor: Helena Zelena
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Format: Paperback
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Long Life in Short Stories by Zelena, Helena

Long Life in Short Stories

$10.00
Long Life in Short Stories by Zelena, Helena

Long Life in Short Stories

$10.00
Format: Paperback
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These 22 short stories span over a century in the turbulent lives of Helena and her family, forming a mosaic that traces the lives of four generations. The family saga includes the journey of Helena's mother from Galicia to Prague where she meets her future husband. Helena's parents emigrate to England to escape Hitler and then return after the war hoping to build a better society. History repeats itself. Helena's idyllic childhood in Czechoslovakia is cut short by the Soviet invasion and her own emigration to England. These very personal stories are loosely based on real events and encompass the trials and joys of marriage, motherhood, divorce, friendships and a scientific career. They begin with the engagement of Helena's 13-year-old grandmother in Galicia and end with a description of the funeral of Helena's cyclist friend in London.

Author: Helena Zelena
ISBN-10: 1532854501
ISBN-13: 9781532854507
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/08/2016
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.38d
By Helena Zelena
By Helena Zelena
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Helena Zelena was born in London, grew up in Prague and returned to London again as an adult. She worked as a lecturer and a cell biologist until her retirement. Helena lives in London and has two sons and three grandchildren whose paintings are shown on the book cover.

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