“Grisha’s Loop - My Slavic Saga: From the Bolshevik Revolution to America - A Story of Courage and Survival” by Marsha S. Denison

Marsha S. Denison is the author of her deeply personal and historically significant book, “Grisha’s Loop - My Slavic Saga: From the Bolshevik Revolution to America - A Story of Courage and Survival.” This captivating narrative, rooted in the unfinished autobiography of Gregoire Ivanovich Samoylenko, offers readers an intimate look at one man’s extraordinary journey through some of the most tumultuous events of the 20th century.

Based on Gregoire Samoylenko’s “My Slavic Saga,” which he began writing in the early 1930s with the help of his friend Arthur Cornwall Knapp, this book details the incredible life of Gregory. From his childhood in a tight-knit family to his forced conscription into the Tsar’s army, Gregory’s story unfolds against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. His engineering studies at Petrograd University are abruptly interrupted as he is called to defend his country, setting him on a nomadic path through Russia and the Black Sea. Throughout his journey, Gregory witnesses the brutal realities of war and personal suffering, experiences that shape his transformation from a boy into a resilient man.

“Grisha’s Loop” is not just a tale of war and survival; it is a poignant story of love, loss, intrigue, and peril. Gregory’s escape to America marks the beginning of a new chapter in Boston, where he marries and starts a family. Despite building a new life, Gregory is haunted by nightmares of his past, compelling him to document his experiences in an effort to confront his memories.

Marsha Samoylenko Denison, Gregory’s daughter, enriches her father’s epic journey by adding her own reflections and personal memories, thus weaving a multi-generational tapestry of resilience and heritage. Her narrative preserves the legacy of her Ukrainian father and ensures that the memories of their family’s struggles and triumphs are passed down to future generations.

Praise for “Grisha’s Loop - My Slavic Saga:”

“An extraordinary account of a man’s endurance through the Russian Revolution, seamlessly blended with a daughter’s heartfelt homage.” — Historical Literature Review

“Marsha Denison’s narrative is both a historical treasure and a moving family saga that will resonate with readers on many levels.” — The Literary Examiner

-“A powerful and evocative journey through history and memory, ’Grisha’s Loop’ is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for courage and survival.” — Reader’s Digest

“Grisha’s Loop - My Slavic Saga: From the Bolshevik Revolution to America - A Story of Courage and Survival” is available at amazon.com

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ ReadersMagnet LLC; 1st edition (January 18, 2024)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2024
• Language ‏ : ‎ English

About the Author:
Marsha S. Denison is an accomplished writer with a deep passion for preserving family histories and narratives. Through her meticulous research and evocative storytelling, she brings her father’s unfinished autobiography to life, offering readers a poignant glimpse into a bygone era and the enduring spirit of her family’s legacy.

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