Return from Siberia
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New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2020].
ISBN
9781510763371, 1510763376
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Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult
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Published
New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2020].
Format
Book
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220 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781510763371, 1510763376

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"The story that follows is true, by and large. It is my family's history. Certain places, people, and circumstances have been changed or consolidated to streamline the narrative and add drama. But this mostly happened. And it changed our lives"--Note to reader.
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"In the midst of running a long-shot political campaign, Democratic political consultant John Simon discovers a 100-year-old manuscript written by his grandfather Joseph--a brilliant young revolutionary whose exile to Siberia by the last czar of Russia is just the beginning of an extraordinary tale of survival, romance, and revolution. Return From Siberia chronicles not only the Simon family's relationship to each other and the past, but also the remarkable story of a young man who sacrificed everything for his political ideals. As Joseph's manuscript is translated, chapter-by-chapter, the Simon family is pulled deep into their ancestor's story-- in particular, the bitter rivalry between two brothers, whose competing visions of the American Dream are played out on the campaign trail and in their lives. Return from Siberia is a timely appraisal of modern politics and society juxtaposed with an inside look into the machinations of a young political mind 100 years ago. The true story documents an extraordinary time of political upheaval in Russia and Europe just prior to World War I while also drawing parallels to current day American politics and the current philosophical and ideological debates about immigration, Democratic Socialism, and Capitalism. Beyond the deep social, political, and philosophical themes, there is romance, adventure, betrayal, suspense, and the struggles of families today and in yesteryear. Return from Siberia illustrates how one modern family's connection to the past helps them resolve their future."--Amazon.com.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Shallman, J., & Rakow, J. (2020). Return from Siberia . Skyhorse Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shallman, John and Joseph. Rakow. 2020. Return From Siberia. Skyhorse Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shallman, John and Joseph. Rakow. Return From Siberia Skyhorse Publishing, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Shallman, John, and Joseph Rakow. Return From Siberia Skyhorse Publishing, 2020.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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