Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour: A Memoir

In Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour, a memoir by Marina Goldovskaya, a girl, her mother, and her grandmother strive to preserve the legacy of Alena's late grandfather, a prominent artist who depicted the Holocaust. When the family decides to emigrate, Alena's father refuses to let her go, her grandmother leaves alone with the paintings, and her mother is accused of a fabricated crime and incarcerated. Despite their battles, the wonder of childhood and motherhood persists, and three generations of women call on their resilience to find their way back to one another.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Academic Studies Press

Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour: In Soviet Russia is a captivating memoir that delves into the lives of a young girl named Alёna, her mother, and her grandmother, as they embark on a remarkable journey to preserve the legacy of Alёna's late grandfather, a renowned artist who had dedicated his life to depicting the horrors of the Holocaust. For years, his priceless canvases were locked away in their apartment, unable to be exhibited due to the strict art policies of the state. However, when the family decides to emigrate, a series of unexpected events unfold, leaving Alёna's life forever altered. Alёna's father, determined to keep her close, refuses to let her go, while her grandmother, alone with the paintings, embarks on a perilous journey to a new life. Tragically, Alёna's mother is falsely accused of a fabricated crime and incarcerated, serving her sentence at the notorious Kresti prison, Sablino labor camp, and as an exile with compulsory labor in Gorky. Despite the adversities they face, the resilience of three generations of women shines through, as they draw upon their inner strength to find their way back to one another. The narrative is presented through the voices of Alёna and her mother, offering a vivid and intimate portrayal of women and girls in Leningrad during the 70s and 80s. Through their shifting perspectives, the reader is transported to a world of hardship, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 209 x 139 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644696699