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SEPTEMBER BOOKS OF THE MONTH

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 “THE GENIUS AND THE KGB” by RWISA Author, Wanda Adams Fischer

(Short Story)

In the late 1960s, the Soviet Union dubbed Aleksi Zhakarov a genius. They removed him from his parents and sent him for special education. He earned a doctorate by the time when most people graduate from college. However, he was never allowed out of protective custody to live a normal life. He always wondered what the rest of the world looked like. Thanks to a major conference in Munich, he meets other scientists, one of whom helps him escape from his KGB guards. He arrives at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, meets several other Soviet defectors, but remains convinced that the KGB is still after him. This story delves into his paranoia, what happens to him, and how it affects his MIT co-workers.

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“2-27-70”  by RWISA Author, John Podlaski

(Short Story)

I grew up in the city of Detroit and was taught that my heritage and strong family values were important. Every year, our birthdays were a cherished event within the family – especially when it was dad’s special day – we always celebrated his with great fanfare, a special family dinner and dessert.

However, on February 27, 1970, my dad’s birthday, that annual tradition was broken when I was forced into a situation beyond my control. I had to leave home and the family gave me an emotional send off, but the thought and possibility of my never returning devastated them.

This short story follows me on this one special day. Thousands of young men preceded me on this path, and tens of thousands never made it home. Find out where I was heading and why I had to go.

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Each month there will be two books to choose from, so that members have a choice of reads.  

You may also select a PAST BOOK OF THE MONTH selection to review, which would also count towards your 4 purchase/reads/reviews per year. 

Please support these books by picking up copies today then leaving honest reviews!  When you show up to our monthly book club discussions, you also show your support of these authors. 

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