New Book Examines Life in the Former USSR and Post-Soviet Russia

What was it like growing up in the Former USSR? How did things change as the transition was made to its post-Communist heir?

Russian Experiences: Life in the Former USSR and Post-Soviet Russia is the first-hand account of "The Raven," who was born in Baku City, Azerbaijan, in the Former Soviet Union. When stricken by an unusual childhood disease, the author received incorrect treatment and was left with severe damage to his nervous system, including hearing loss.

Russian Experiences: Life in the Former USSR and Post-Soviet Russia is also a story of courage. Although school officials wanted the author to attend a special school due to his handicap, The Raven persisted in the regular school system.

The book was co-authored by Marie Claire, who inspired The Raven to write the book and added content along the way.

Sample chapter is available at the book's website: http://www.russianexperiences.com.
Review copies and excerpts can be obtained for free from the authors.

Russian Experiences: Life in the Former USSR and Post-Soviet Russia
By The Raven and Marie Claire
ISBN: 1-58939-177-2 paperback, $12.95
ISBN: 1-58939-198-5 hardcover, $17.95
6 X 9
108 pages
Non-fiction
Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing (http://www.virtualbookworm.com)

The book can be ordered at local bookstores, or at Amazon.com (1-800-201-7575), BarnesandNoble.com (1-800-843-2665), or Books-A-Million.com (1-800-201-3550); all phone numbers listed are toll-free. It can also be ordered directly from the publisher (browse their website for contact info).