Hello loves! Need an amazing book to read for the end of summer? Head on over to Amazon and pick up a copy of my cousin Brigid Pasulka’s debut novel, A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True.
Here are some of the things the critics are saying about her novel:
Pasulka poignantly portrays Poland’s checkerboard history in the latter half of the 20th century and the evolution of its national character under Nazi occupation, Soviet Communism, and post-Soviet capitalism. With a passion for Poland that suffuses each page, A Long, Long Time Ago & Essentially True rings hauntingly, enchantingly, real.
With the effortless, accomplished grace of a gifted storyteller, Pasulka weaves together the two strands of her story, re-imagining half a century of Polish history through the legacy of one profound love affair–that of the Pigeon and Anielica–which readers won’t soon forget.
Pasulka creates a world that’s magical despite the absence of magical happenings, and where Poland’s history is bound up in one family’s story.
Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers:
Pasulka has penned an ingenious and involving novel so compelling that readers will be reluctant to turn the last page.
Elle magazine:
This is storytelling that gets under your skin and forces you to press copies into your best friends’ hands.
This book has been getting mind-blowingly awesome reviews in EVERY publication that’s mentioned it. Nothing even lukewarm, everyone is just totally blown away by her talent and overall amazingness. Of course they are — she’s a Pasulka! :) Brigid is totally kicking ass with her first novel and I’m SO PROUD to be her cousin. GO CHECK IT OUT!!!
Question is, what did you think of it?
I am waiting to get my copy from Amazon!
Really cute cover!!
Your whole fam is talented! Sweet!
Awesome! Well done to your cousin. :-) I may pick a copy up if I see it.
Those are fantastic reviews. I’ll look for it. =)
I can’t wait to read it! But what I am really waiting for is your first book Beet. It’s about time time that you get published with a masterpiece of work! Wow, talent does definately run in your family.
What does your cousin know about Poland? Is she polish? I’m curious about the book now…
Our family is from Poland originally and Brigid lived there for awhile.
Iunderstand, thanks:)
Actually Pasulka’s are Hungarian or possibly Ukranian — more German than anything, though. Brigid’s mother’s side of the family is Polish.
Really? I’ve always been told that I’m part Polish. Maybe that’s my mom’s side of the fam too?
I’m Polish. In 100% :)
that cover art is absolutely beautiful.
Crazy! I’m reading that book right now!! I was shocked to see a pic of the cover on my favorite blog. :) (And I love it, by the way.)
This sounds like an interesting book but the cover art looks really cheesy.
I’m on chapter 11…really terrific writing.
Pasulkas kick ass.
I’m Alexandra Evans Pasulka! My dad’s name is Andrew, his dad’s name is John, his wife’s name is Georgiana, her mom’s name was Johanna, Sasha, this is for you!
When I went to my favorite bookstore ‘A Long Long Time Ago and Essentially True’ was ON DISPLAY SITTING ON A STAND WHILE ALL THE OTHER BOOKS WERE LAYING ON THEIR BACKS!!! They also complimented the cover decently. They put it under some very nice purple-blue flowers. My mom (Ellen) TOTALLY FREAKED OUT WITH EXCITEMENT!! We were wondering if Brigid would want to come to the place and maybe talk about the book, and sign a couple autographs. I love the Pasulka’s!!!