Scott Eathorne Quikmark Media W: www.quikmarkmedia.com.au
New historical memoir traces three generations of a family, from the Russian Revolution in Moscow, WW2 and immigrating to Australia during the 1950’s.
A remarkable biography of historical relevance, Foresight and Perseverance (Short Stop Press, 15 October, H/B $39.99) tells the story of three generations of the Zinoffsky and Parret family, caught in the events of the first half of the 20th Century’s history and politics.
Primarily told through the eyes of a young girl of the third generation and the collective memory of the family, author Sylvia McNeall shares her family’s story in vivid detail, touching on the Russian Revolution in Moscow, displacement during World War ll, and living as refugees. It also provides an insight into this Estonian family immigrating to Australia during the 1950s in search of a safer place to raise their family.
A brave and compelling memoir peppered with humour, Foresight and Perseverance is a must read for those with an interest in world history.
