On the radio, wed. march 26, 6 pm. edt

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Wednesday, March 26, 6pm EDT

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 Mitchell's guest this evening is renowned author and journalist, Ben G. Frank, who is considered one of this country's most distinguished travel writers & commentators on Jewish communities around the world into which he has done considerable research by being on location. His travels throughout the Diaspora and Israel inspired and motivated him to write his just published book, “Klara's Journey, A Novel,” (Marion Street Press), a war-time romance that takes place during the Russian Revolution and the Russian Civil War.

Purchase Ben's Books http://amzn.to/13Sp769

 

I'm interviewed on tv.

Re Russia and Ukraine, In case you missed this, Sandy Tankoos of TOS50.com,  "the only community of those of us on the other side of 50,  interviews me on TV  on "Klara's Journey," an historical novel and a story of betrayal, high drama and love."  wherever books are sold, http://amzn.to/13Sp769 as well as an  ebook formats, nook, ipad, Kobo, etc Here’s the link to the tv interview. http://tos50.com/video/claras-journey-ben-frank

 

Just as Klara Rasputnis left Odessa after the Bolshevik Revolution, thousands will now leave Crimea to mainland Ukraine, as previously noted here. Departing will be  Ukrainian military personnel and their families. Klara traveled all across Siberia as told in “Klara’s Journey,” http://amzn.to/13Sp769  a wartime romance and an historical novel about an unforgettable heroine.  “The scope of Klara’s Journey is epic…Frank provides a fast paced adventure packed with vivid scenes and well-researched history….Readers will appreciate Frank’s extensive knowledge of Russian mannerisms and geographic landmarks…” Jeffrey F. Barken/JNS.Org. Jewish News Service. Available on all ebook formats, nook, ipad, Kobo, etc

 

 

My article in The Jerusalem Post, sun and sand. Check it out http://www.jpost.com/Travel/Travel-News/Sun-sand-and-sailing-on-one-happy-island-342250 , A welcoming congregation and synagogue in Aruba. Traveled the Caribbean as I researched "The Scattered Tribe, Traveling the Diaspora from Cuba to India to Tahiti & Beyond,"http://amzn.to/J3Z47T  

And to think that Klara Rasputnis

And to think Klara Rasputnis left Odessa in the Ukraine nearly 100 years ago and traveled through that war-torn country on the verge of Civil War--- then and now,---; traveled to Kiev, a besieged city,--- then and now,--- and went onto Moscow, about to become the capital of the Soviet Union,--In “Klara’s Journey,” (Marion Street Press) an historical novel; much of the story takes place in Ukraine. A political synopsis is provided at the beginning of each chapter, much of it prescient. Wherever books are sold, http://amzn.to/13Sp769   Available on all ebook formats, nook, ipad, Kobo, etc Or stop in--- or order from J Levine Judaica in NYC. http://www.levinejudaica.com/catalog/klaras-journey-novelp-by-ben-frank-p-20910.html

Russia will not escape unscathed economically, politically.

Russia may get away for now with grabbing the Crimea, but it will not escape unscathed economically or politically.  (One can only hope the conflict will not escalate.)  An  administration official indicated that the U.S. was not weighing military action to counter Russia's advances, saying the Obama administration's efforts were focused on political, economic and diplomatic options. “Russian companies and banks with business in the West will suffer as a result of reckless Putin decision,” according to former U.S ambassador to Russia. In the short term, Putin may not care because he feels he can not let Russia see Ukraine move westward. , http://amzn.to/13Sp769   Available on all ebook formats, nook, ipad, Kobo, etc