I Remember — Fara Lynn Krasnopolsky

This series of mesmerizing chronological, biographical vignettes is narrated by Hannah, a lower-middle-class Jewish girl living in a small Russian town. Despite prejudice and political unrest in Russia and the crisis of World War I, Hannah remains optimistic and eager for the future- giving up new clothes for piano lessons, strengthening her relationship with her sister, and learning to face a world in turmoil. Based on the author's own life, I Remember is a fascinating personal account of a young girl's transition into womanhood in the early twentieth century.