Description: Growing up in 1990s Russia in a destitute family, Kola and his sister are forced to navigate the challenges of the Italian orphanage system. This harrowing yet lyrical account offers a glimpse into the stories of adoptees, while also acknowledging the transformative power of the adults and peers around them.
Review Quotes:
"A vivid picture of a seven-year-old's experience in two Russian orphanages--remembering abuse and loneliness but also occasional comfort, companionship, beauty, and insight before he was adopted by an Italian couple."
--Marianne Novy "author of Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories"