Bloom, Amy

Away

New York, NY: Random House, 2007. First Printing. Hardcover. Signed by Amy Bloom. “Panoramic in scope, Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine” (from front flap). The second full length novel by short story and nonfiction writer Amy Bloom (b. 1953) dives deep into the life and experiences of a young Jewish immigrant from Russia establishing a new life in 1920s New York City after her family is massacred. The rumored revelation that her daughter may have survived sets her on a pursuit to find her in Siberia, fighting to survive along the way, demonstrating the psychological strength of a mother’s love. Professionally-trained as a social worker and psychotherapist, Bloom’s perspective on the situations and motivations of the characters in her writing is profound and relatable. [978-1-4000-6356-7]. Author signature is found on the title page over her printed name in thin blue ink. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket: First Edition, as stated on copyright page, First Printing, as indicated by number sequence thereon. Book is in Fine condition with clean, crisp pages and only slight shelf-wear to fine edges and corners of front, back covers and spine. Dust jacket is in Good condition with moderate shelf-wear to fine edges and corners of front, back covers and spine. Evidence of color-bleeding from the red boards can be found in the interior creases of front, back flap. Very Fine / Fine. [Item #5582]

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