Buy a pair of Levi's, lose the Russian accent, become an
American... how hard could it be? Moscow, 1988. After years of
antisemitic harassment, countless hours waiting in line for toilet
paper, and having zero access to cool jeans, Margarita decides it's
time to get the hell out of the Soviet Union. While dreaming of
buying the boat-sized Buick she'd seen in a pirated VHS of Miami
Vice and getting a taste of whatever it is Bruce Springsteen is
singing about, she comes up with a plan to escape Mother Russia for
good. When Margarita arrives in the US with her family, she has one
objective - become fully American as soon as possible, and leave
her Soviet past behind. But she soon learns that finding her new
voice is harder than avoiding the KGB. Because, how do you become
someone else completely? Is it as simple as changing your name,
upgrading your wardrobe and working on your pronunciation of the
word 'sheet'? Can you let go of old habits (never, ever throw
anything away), or learn to date without hang-ups ('there is no sex
in the Soviet Union' after all)? Will you ever stop disappointing
your parents, who expect you to become a doctor, a lawyer, an
investment banker and a classical pianist - all at the same time?
And can you still become the person you dreamed you'd be, while
learning to embrace parts of yourself you've wanted to discard for
good when you immigrated? Absolutely hilarious, painfully honest
and sometimes heart-breaking, the award-winning I Named My Dog
Pushkin will have fans of David Sedaris and Samantha Irby howling
with laughter at Margarita's failures, her victories and the life
lessons she learns as she grows as both a woman and an immigrant,
in a world that often doesn't appreciate either. What readers are
saying about I Named My Dog Pushkin: 'Hilariously funny, whip-smart
and absolutely fascinating... Silver shows that the only person she
needs to ever become is herself. Just amazing.' Caroline Leavitt,
New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You and With or
Without You 'Laugh-out-loud funny... a particular pleasure to see
our splintered country through the eyes of this determined and
appreciative emigree.' NPR Books 'An eye-opener... a whole other
brand of Jewish humor... The book's wit, drama and erudition appear
to me wholly miraculous. Margarita deserves a literary prize.'
Alicia Bay Laurel, New York Times bestselling author of Living on
the Earth 'Hysterically funny and thought-provoking... perfect for
anyone fascinated with the USSR' FangirlNation 'I thoroughly
enjoyed Margarita's witty and acerbic voice. This book was a
delight!' Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author of People I
Want to Punch in the Throat 'Hilarious... From one USSR immigrant
to another... I related a lot.' Margarita Levieva, HBO's The Deuce
'Hilarious and thought-provoking.' California Bookwatch 'A memoir
like this is so very rare, one in which you learn a great deal,
while laughing throughout. Highly, highly recommended.' Wandering
Educators 'Plunges the reader into a world in which Coca-Cola is
synonymous with freedom... riveting... moving... Gokun Silver is a
gifted, witty writer.' Los Angeles Review of Books 'Sure to delight
while tugging at your heartstrings.' Jewish Book Council 'Had me
laughing and smiling all the way through... a perfect balance of
wit and seriousness... Superb.' Goodreads reviewer 'Laughed my
socks off!' Goodreads reviewer 'I loved this book so much... I just
could not stop reading.' NetGalley reviewer 'A sharp, witty
memoir... Margarita captured Jewish joy and grief together
perfectly.' Goodreads reviewer 'Darkly funny... reminiscent of
other acerbic comedian authors like Sara Barron... fascinating.'
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