The Little Terrorist [Paperback]

Sheila Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2001

This wildly romantic, tragic and joyous love story is set against the background of contemporary terrorism. It is a story of survival and the courage to rise above tragedy and build a new nuclear family out of the ashes and rubble of the past. An engrossing, sensual, and moving read.

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About the Author

Dr. Sheila Schwartz, professor emeritus from SUNY, has published fifteen books, including the mainstream novels The Solid Gold Circle and Sorority, and the young adult novels Growing Up Guilty and Like Mother, Like Me, which was made into a film with Linda Lavin and Kristy McNichol. Her writing and teaching encompass a variety of categories, including novels, short stories, nonfiction, and children's books. She has published over a hundred articles and book reviews, which have appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Nation, and Psychology Today, among other publications. She wrote and produced an award winning documentary film in France, The Children of Izieu. She has taught writing and literature at every age level, received the New York State/UUP Medal for Overall Excellence, two New York State English Council Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Writing, is a member of PEN, and was a Fulbright Scholar in Ireland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 269 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; 1 edition (May 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738823147
• ISBN-13: 978-0738823140
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,916,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love and Death in the world of Terrorism, February 5, 2001

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Sheila R. Schwartz (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Terrorist (Paperback)

This contemporary novel is particularly relevant in today's world. Every day the newspapers are full of terrorism but we rarely learn about the lasting effects on the victims. In this novel, the Heroine, Dr. Elizabeth Stern, a pediatric surgeon, loses her husband and daughter in the Athens Airport Massacre. The remainder of the book deals with her attempts at first to survive and afterward, to find love and family again in the world. Each chapter recounts factual information from the FBI and other sources about ongoing terrorism and government surveillance of it. The settings range from Libya to Gaza to Egypt to the United States. A fast read, one can't put this book down.It stands as a lasting testament to the courage and resilience of the human spirit, as exemplified by the heroine. An exciting, emotional experience for all readers.