Swimming Toward the Ocean

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Set in 1950s New York, the story follows Chenia Arnow, a Russian-Jewish immigrant whose sharp wit and striking looks conceal her deep passions and intellect. Her husband, Ruben, is a charming yet unfaithful man skilled in fabricating lawsuits. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of their imaginative daughter, Devorah, who recounts the complexities of their lives, blending reality with her vivid imagination. The book explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the immigrant experience.