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In the House of the Interpreter: A Memoir

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In the House of the Interpreter is a memoir by Russian-American author Boris Fishman. The book tells the story of Fishman's childhood in the Soviet Union and his immigration to the United States.

In the House of the Interpreter: A Memoir

by George Rapitis

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	258 pages

Fishman was born in Moscow in 1958. His father was a translator and his mother was a teacher. Fishman grew up in a close-knit Jewish family. He attended a special school for gifted children and began writing poetry at a young age.

In 1978, Fishman's family emigrated to the United States. They settled in Brooklyn, New York. Fishman had to learn English and adapt to a new culture. He eventually attended Columbia University, where he studied comparative literature.

After graduating from Columbia, Fishman worked as a journalist and translator. He also published several books of poetry and prose. In the House of the Interpreter is his first memoir.

The memoir is divided into two parts. The first part tells the story of Fishman's childhood in the Soviet Union. The second part tells the story of his immigration to the United States.

The first part of the memoir is full of vivid descriptions of Soviet life. Fishman writes about the cramped apartments, the long lines for food, and the constant fear of the KGB. He also writes about the love and support he received from his family and friends.

The second part of the memoir is full of hope and optimism. Fishman writes about the challenges he faced as an immigrant, but he also writes about the opportunities he found in the United States. He writes about his education, his career, and his family.

In the House of the Interpreter is a powerful and moving memoir. It is a story of survival, resilience, and hope. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the challenges of immigration.

Awards and recognition

* National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography (2011) * PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay (2012) * New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year (2011) * Washington Post Book World Best Book of the Year (2011)

Reviews

* "A powerful and moving memoir... A story that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the challenges of immigration." - The New York Times * "A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir... A must-read for anyone interested in the immigrant experience." - The Washington Post * "A powerful and important book... A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of the immigrant experience." - The Los Angeles Times

About the author

Boris Fishman was born in Moscow in 1958. He emigrated to the United States in 1978. He is the author of several books of poetry and prose, including In the House of the Interpreter, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography in 2011. Fishman lives in New York City.