Welcome to the blog of Shirley Russak Wachtel, author, professor, and guest-lecturer. Among others, Dr. Wachtel has written a series of interactive mystery books for children, In the Mellow Light (a poetry collection), The Story of Blima — A Holocaust Survivor, the memoir My Mother’s Shoes, The Music Makers, and Three for a Dollar, a collection of short stories.
Bea Lurie–Exploring Her Father’s Legacy
Hello!-- Sol Lurie, now in his late 90's, is an amazing man. A Holocaust survivor, he overcame fear, torture, and [...]



