If ever I felt overwhelmed by the material, I simply focused on their voices. My fictional Abramovitz family was crying out to me. I, however, wanted to paint a different picture, mostly because of my aforementioned partiality for period novels.
Too often, when one mentions Russian Jews or the immigration of Eastern European Jewry, people think of Tevye and “Fiddler on the Roof.” There is nothing wrong with that-Sholem Aleichem, the author of the short stories which formulated that epic play and film, was a beloved and brilliant teller of tales.
Throughout the writing process, I wasn’t emotionally affected to such a point where I had to step away from the work, as you say rather, I was passionately motivated to validate the Abramovitz experience. My ancestors, although neither wealthy, nor of the nobility, resided in and around the port city of Odessa and although I was not made privy to their personal trials and tribulations the general history of the people in that particular time and place has taken hold of my heart. The Abramovitz family in Destiny by Design: Leah’s Journey are a set of fictional characters however, their plight, both in Imperial Russia and later in Argentina, is based on historical facts. There is an adage that states “write what you know,” as well as, the axiom that urges one to “write the book you wish to read”-that is what I have done here.
I have a penchant for all things Judaic, along with a great passion for historical or period fiction. I’m honored you enjoyed the story and-as any author would tell you-nothing is more pleasing than having a tête-à-tête to discuss one’s work! I’m thrilled that you found the subject matter intriguing, as it is truly a topic very near and dear to my heart. TRUPP: Firstly, allow me to express my gratitude for this opportunity. How did this affect your writing and what would you do to get back to it if you needed a break? I was immediately intrigued by the subject matter of your book and wonder if there were times you had to step away from the writing given the familial connection. Today, Feathered Quill reviewer Diane Lunsford is talking with Mirta Ines Trupp, author of Destiny by Design: Leah's Journey.įQ: Thank you for such an engaging story of a time in the not-so distant past.
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