BBAW Giveaway #4: Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English
Here’s Hachette‘s description of Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons:
At the outset of World War II, Jack Rosenblum, his wife Sadie, and their baby daughter escape Berlin, bound for London. They are greeted with a pamphlet instructing immigrants how to act like “the English.” Jack acquires Saville Row suits and a Jaguar. He buys his marmalade from Fortnum & Mason and learns to list the entire British monarchy back to 913 A.D. He never speaks German, apart from the occasional curse. But the one key item that would make him feel fully British -membership in a golf club-remains elusive. In post-war England, no golf club will admit a Rosenblum. Jack hatches a wild idea: he’ll build his own.
It’s an obsession Sadie does not share, particularly when Jack relocates them to a thatched roof cottage in Dorset to embark on his project. She doesn’t want to forget who they are or where they come from. She wants to bake the cakes she used to serve to friends in the old country and reminisce. Now she’s stuck in an inhospitable landscape filled with unwelcoming people, watching their bank account shrink as Jack pursues his quixotic dream.
In her tender, sweetly comic debut, Natasha Solomons tells the captivating love story of a couple making a new life-and their wildest dreams-come true.
To enter to win MR. ROSENBLUM DREAMS IN ENGLISH by Natasha Solomons, simply fill out this entry form. Contest is open worldwide. I will use random.org to determine the winner. Contest ends at midnight EST Monday, September 27, 201o. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Comments are welcome (and appreciated) but will not get you an entry in the contest.
Great comp Kathy. I couldn’t help but feel sorry for Sadie. Just because she gave up her home, doesn’t mean she has to give up her way of life completely.
Thank you for entering me in the contest. This is a fun week. Enjoy~
Thanks for the giveaway, Kathy!
Great giveaway, Kathy!
Oooh, I had my eye on this one! Thank you!
Just a dumb Sandy comment, but I am glad you don’t still live in Bermuda. I’d be worried about you about right now.
Another good one! Staci from Life in the thumb loved this book so I definitely want to read it. Off to enter via form. Have a great week!
I never said I was greedy but this I really need to win! Its never ever going to get to this part of the world in the normal process.
This is a book I own but not read yet – it’s for my book club’s October read. However, it’s called “Mr Rosenblum’s List”. Apparently it has a different title in Europe and US.
Anyway, I’ve only heard very good things about this book, so the winner will have a little treasure in their hands very soon!
Thank you for this giveaway, Kathy! This is a book I really want to read but haven’t got around to yet! It such a unique story-line.
My heart goes out to poor Sadie. I’ve known many a golf “widow” and there are some wacky golf-obsessed men in my family so I understand a bit where she’s coming from although Jack’s seems to be taking his obsession to a new level!
~ Amy
Thanks for hosting another wonderful giveaway, Kathy!
I’ve read good reviews about this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
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http://winabook.westofmars.com/2010/09/16/mr-rosenblum-dreams-in-english-by-natasha-solomons/
Fabulous giveaway. I’ve been wanting to read this one for a while so I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks!
This sounds like a phenomenal book. Thanks for the giveaway. I will cross my fingers!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Another amazing synopsis… signing up for this one too! Getting greedy with karma…. Good luck to everyone
This is such a great book – bittersweet … which reminds me that I have yet to write a review …
Yes, whoever wins MR ROSENBLUM is a very lucky reader!
I’ve heard great things about this book. Thanks for the contest!
What a great giveaway!