Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses Natasha and Other Stories

Natasha and Other Stories is a delightful and moving compilation of short stories by the award-winning author, David Bezmozgis. The stories are fashioned after his own experiences as a Russian-Jewish immigrant to Toronto, Canada from Riga, Latvia. Bezmozgis tells seven stories of himself as a seven year-old emigre from childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood, marking the usual maturational developments along the way. Bookclub-in-a-Box explores each story individually and together, as Bezmozgis explores his Russian and Jewish roots, his culture, and his emotional and religious faith. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author. This guide includes a look at how and why Bezmozgis has stepped so firmly and confidently onto the international literary stage with his very first offering.