and receive a free poem by Topaz Ruby
(about a tree and the cycle of life)
and images titled "The River Called My Name"
for international Earth Day!
by Topaz Ruby
My Jewish Heritage in Short Stories (Simple Rhyme) and Images – Beverly Hills Book Awards Winner!
In this second
edition of her award-winning (2014 Beverly Hills Book Awards, poetry category)
debut book, Topaz Ruby explores through poetry and imagery what her languages (Russian,
Hebrew, English) and cultures mean to her. She describes her childhood in
Ukraine, the joys and sorrows of growing up in Israel, and her decision to
immigrate to Nova Scotia in 2009 and write in English. She shares her prayers
for a spiritual, peaceful and diverse world while referring to the teachings of
her own Jewish traditions, the Bahá'í faith, other world religions, Albert
Einstein, the Dalai Lama and others. Topaz Ruby is a member of the Israeli Bar.
This book of
poetry, fiction, partial memoir, and imagery showcases various arts created in
Nova Scotia by prominent, world-renowned artists as well as by emerging artists
– including the author. It features the award-winning poem “The Dancing
Phoenix”, ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal (Issue 1, June, 2013).
REVIEWS:
“Ruby’s
prize-winning book deserves appreciation, for her articulation of her heartfelt
beliefs and for her presentation of her impressive art and that of
others...Ruby's own verse recalls the humanism and mysticism of William
Blake...verses are likely better thought songs…” – George Elliott Clarke,
Former Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate
“At that time, she
wrote some stories about herself as a gift for a nephew’s bar mitzvah and a
niece’s bat mitzvah, which became the basis for her Reaching Beyond
Ourselves.” – Canadian Jewish News
“This book is a
song for peace.” – Cynthia Whitcomb, Emmy-nominated writer
“This is a
fascinating book. I read each poem and I admire the writing style and the ideas
presented in the book. I enjoyed the touch of humour in the “Paint Splash”
poem. I appreciated Ruby’s deep feeling of sadness and gratitude for the sacrifices
of her ancestors in the poem “Not Far Away from Babi Yar.” The beautiful poem
about “The Righteous of Nation” expresses thanks and gratitude to the
brave Christian farmers, who saved the life of Ruby’s grandmother, Pessia
during the Holocaust. Ruby wrote of hope and survival in the poem “A mothers’
Prayer”. She wrote very warmly about Israel in “Henna and Gabi”,
describing the Jewish festivals - an educational guide to every Jew. In her
poem “Peace, Shalom, Salaam”, she wrote about the hope for peace that was
shuttered by the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. The quotes from Albert
Einstein, the Dalai Lama, Hillel, Dorota Glowacka and others add meaning and
words of wisdom to this wonderful book.” – Bracha Koren (reader review)
CAN THIS BOOK BE A
GOOD GIFT?
YES, YOUNG ADULTS
AND ADULTS LOVE IT:
·
Great Bar/Bat Mitzvah gift
·
Great for anyone who wants to learn about Jewish heritage
and Israel
·
Great gift for any religious holiday
·
Great for poetry and art lovers
·
Great for those who are interested in human rights
Read it now and if
you like it – please leave a review! If you have suggestions – please contact
the author. Subscribe to the poetry website www.bytopazruby.com and receive a free
poem by Topaz Ruby (about a tree and the cycle of life) and images titled
"The River Called My Name" for international Earth Day!
Available in Paperback & Kindle Here!
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