A Train to Moscow by Elena Gorokhova is set in post–World War II Russia; a girl, must reconcile a tragic past with her hope for the future in this powerful and poignant novel about family secrets, passion, loss, perseverance, and ambition. In a small, provincial town behind the Iron Curtain, Sasha lives in a house full of secrets, one of which is her dream of becoming an actress. When she leaves for Moscow to audition for drama school, she defies her mother and grandparents and abandons her first love, Andrei.

Every Day Same as Yesterday!
I live my life within a routine that repeats itself on an endless loop.
Doing the same every day might be boring to most people, but it was a method that ensured I could complete the tasks I needed to do.
Falling in love with Jan changed my daily patterns. With her, we developed new ones that enriched both of our lives.
Nine months after she died, my daily routines have helped me manage my grief and continue to live.
I wake up to Jan’s face on my Apple Watch, walk, write about her, and celebrate our love!
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