Ona's Tears

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A Deeply Moving Family SagaSet in early 20th century Baltimore, and reaching back into Tsarist Russian occupiedLithuania, Ona's Tears is a remarkable tale of loss and resilience, basedon true stories. Aldona, a young woman reeling from tragedy and persecution,assumes her sister Ona's identity. She flees from Kaunas, Lithuania, to Baltimore,Maryland.As "Annie," she must maintain a false marriage and work long hours in a garmentfactory. Her struggle is lightened by her immigrant community and two B & ORailroad workers closest to her.This rich, emotional novel explores Annie's life, as well as the lives of her familyleft behind an ocean away. It explores profound themes of identity, sacrifice, andthe enduring strength of women, reminiscent of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingaleor Min Jin Lee's Pachinko. It is a powerful story of resilience, unbreakablefamily bonds, and the desperate hope for a new future under the shadow of anunforgiving past.

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Pages: 354, Paperback, Judith Sabalauskas