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Read Helen’s review of Kevin McIlvoy’s new book, “Is It So?”

Helen's book review of Kevin McIlvoy's book "Is It So? - Arrowsmith Press

Hot off the press!
Read Helen’s book review of Kevin McIlvoy’s collection of fiction, Is It So? available online from Arrowsmith Press:
https://www.arrowsmithpress.com/review-is-it-so?fbclid=IwAR0s98MWNJsCcmZGHKsoKbON32fX1DZPHkJeMPX10Ysp7hRnTTS7BYu5w9o

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The Escape Artist at Smithtown Library, NY

October 17, 2023

Join Helen Fremont, author of The Escape Artist as she tells her family's story of surviving the Holocaust by telling lies which they maintained throughout their lives causing family tensions.

Join Helen Fremont, author of The Escape Artist, in conversation with Attorney Aaron Futterman at the Smithtown Library in Smithtown, NY. Helen will tell her family’s story of surviving the Holocaust, emigrating to America, and hiding their identity as Jews from colleagues, and friends, and their own children.

Helen was omitted from her father’s will, listed as deceased, leaving her with the decision of whether or not to contest the will. Attorney Aaron Futterman will discuss the legal issues surrounding wills, estate litigation and when it is appropriate to pursue legal action. Helen Fremont will appear via Zoom and Aaron Futterman will be in person. Registration required.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:30 – 8:00 pm

(Registration is open to Smithtown Library cardholders only until October 10, when it opens to all.
Register online at https://www.smithlib.org/event/escape-artist
or call the library at 631-360-2480.

Smithtown Building
1 Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 360-2480
www.smithlib.org

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Gloucester Writers Group – Helen in conversation with Kathleen Watt

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Join Helen in conversation with Kathleen Watt, author of the memoir "Rearranged" October 19, 2023, 7:00 pm Gloucester Writers Center 126

Join Helen in conversation with Kathleen Watt, author of the memoir Rearranged


Thursdsay, October 19, 2023, 7:00 pm

Gloucester Writers Center
126 East Main St.
Gloucester MA 01930

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RJ Julia Bookstore Conversation with Helen Epstein

May 9, 2022

Helen Fremont interviews Helen Epstein about her two latest books.

Join us for a Zoom conversation with Helen Fremont and Helen Epstein about Epstein’s new books, Getting Through It and Franci’s War.

Monday, May 9, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

 

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Virtual Book Discussion – Fremont, Lembersky, & Shalmiyev

April 6, 2022

Join Helen Fremont in conversation with Yelena Lembersky and Sophia Shalmiyev in a discussion of their memoirs at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Join Helen Fremont in conversation with Yelena Lembersky and Sophia Shalmiyev in a discussion of their memoirs,
Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour and Mother Winter.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
7:30 p.m. EDT
Registration is required – click here for more information.

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Jews Love to Read! Gala Book Giveaway

January 30, 2022

Join us all day Sunday, January 30, 2022 for a celebration of the Facebook Group "Jews Love to Read!"

Join us all day Sunday, January 30, 2022 for a celebration of the anniversary of Facebook Group “Jews Love to Read!” Converse with authors, win free books and other items. You must be a member of the group to participate, but all are welcome to join. Click here for more information.

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2021 Off The Shelf

Fall 2021

The Escape Artist is selected by Off The Shelf as one of "10 Page-Turning True Stories You Must Read To Believe"

The Escape Artist is selected by Off The Shelf as one of “10 Page-Turning True Stories You Must Read To Believe

Read the article here.

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Arlington Author Salon

January 13, 2022

Arlington Author Salon: "Life, Art, and Family in History's Shadow" featuring authors Helen Fremont, Yelena Lembersky, and Weina Dai Randel 7:30 pm EDT

Arlington Author Salon: “Life, Art, and Family in History’s Shadow”
Featuring authors Helen Fremont, Yelena Lembersky, and Weina Dai Randel

Thursday, January 13, 2022
7:30 pm EDT

Register here for Zoom link.

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October 13, 2021 Vilna Shul Zoom Event

October 13, 2021

"Unearthing Family Histories" - Vilna Shul Event with Judy Bolton-Fasman

“Unearthing Family Histories”
Join Helen and Author Judy Bolton-Fasman in conversation in a Zoom even sponsored by the Vilna Shul of Boston.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021
7:00pm EST

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Date TBD Chaucer’s Books, Santa Barbara, CA

Date TBD

Helen will be in conversation with Lisa Gruenberg and journalist Ned Temko in a Zoom interview sponsored by Chaucer's Books, Santa Barbara.

Helen will be in conversation with author Lisa Gruenberg and journalist Ned Temko in a Zoom interview sponsored by Chaucer’s Books, Santa Barbara.

Zoom link to be provided.

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August 18, 2021 The Big Texas Read – Gemini Ink

August 18, 2021

Join Helen in conversation with Nan Cuba, author of Body and Bread at 7:00pm for The Big Texas Read with Gemini Ink

Join Helen in conversation with Nan Cuba, author of Body and Bread for the Big Texas Read with Gemini Ink

7:00 p.m. Central

For link, click here.

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The Escape Artist chosen as one of the 10 Page-Turning True Stories You Must Read to Believe

2021

The Escape Artist chosen as one of the "10 Page-Turning True Stories You Must Read to Believe" by Off the Shelf

The Escape Artist has been chosen as one of the “10 Page-Turning True Stories You Must Read to Believe” by Off the Shelf

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Friends of Writers 45th Anniversary Reading April 24, 2021

April 24, 2021

Helen Fremont and Tracy Winn host a reading celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers

Helen Fremont and Tracy Winn host a reading of New England Poets and Writers in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers.

7:30 pm – 8:30 p.m.

Click here for Zoom link.

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BookPage selects The Escape Artist as a Best Book of 2020

December, 2020

BookPage selects THE ESCAPE ARTIST as a Best Book of 2020!

BookPage has selected The Escape Artist as a Best Book of 2020:

“When Fremont’s father died and her mother and sister legally excised her from the family, it opened up a lifetime’s worth of secrets, betrayal, trauma and lies. As far as family memoirs go, The Escape Artist is as twisted, insightful and beautifully rendered as they come.”

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Museum of Jewish Heritage Book Talk

Watch the video of Helen's book talk about THE ESCAPE ARTIST hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage...

Thank you to the Museum of Jewish Heritage for my book talk with Helen Epstein about THE ESCAPE ARTIST.
Watch the video here.

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