Wind of Change: An American Journey in Post-Soviet Russia
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Wind of Change: An American Journey in Post-Soviet Russia is a book written by Kenneth Maher and was published by Palmetto Publishing in September 2022.
History:[edit]
The author has a Masters in Russian Studies from American University and an MBA from University of Chicago, which contribute to his perspective on his work in Russia. Maher travelled extensively in Russia, including Moscow, Siberia and in Kazan Kazan during the early 1990s, just as Glasnost Glasnost and Perestroika [[1]] were beginning and Russians were learning how to operate in capitalism. During those travels, he worked to help Russian businesses adjust and get US investments. His travels take us through multiple people struggling with the idea of moving from a command economy to a supply and demand one. Each chapter takes us to a new experience in seeing how badly things go. People and events intervene and provide a look into this time period. This is a non-fiction travelogue.[2]
Reception:[edit]
Maher's book is reviewed by readers on Goodreads [3] and on Amazon. [4]
This book was also reviewed in an article by the Shepherd Express newspaper Shepherd Express in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [5]. The reviewer was David Luhrssen, [[6]] who has lectured at UW-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. He is author of The Vietnam War on Film, Encyclopedia of Classic Rock, and Hammer of the Gods: Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism.
Other reviews include:
- "The principal strength I see is the writer’s ability to create scenes that tell the story and to present those scenes from the perspective of the wide-eyed narrator—his younger self. This isn’t a dry, objective type of non-fiction. It has qualities that make me think of a good movie, often a somewhat comic one." Doug Hunt, Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri, Award-winning Essayist [[7]]
- "Wind of Change takes the reader on a remarkable, adventure-packed odyssey in Russia that involves liquor-fueled business meetings, memorable food experiences, and daunting encounters with Russian law enforcement personnel and skeptics of Americans. The book also provides important information on the most effective ways to approach international business collaborations involving countries in the early stages of switching from socialism to capitalism. An intriguing read with several unforgettable scenes, it will challenge readers to think more critically about international relations and world governments." - San Francisco Book Review
- "Ken demonstrates his mastery of storytelling as he weaves together fascinating personalities, strange and amusing incidents, and big questions about history, culture, and cultural clashes. Each chapter offers fresh insight on life and business in Russia in the early 1990s, while delighting the reader with captivating characters and new adventures. I found the book hard to put down, as I not only thoroughly enjoyed reading it, but found that its insight couldn't be more timely. Highly recommend." - Dr. Carolyn Perry, Professor of English,[[8]] Westminster College Westminster College (Missouri)
Product details[edit]
ASIN : B0BDJ7QTGF
ISBN : 979-8885906890
Publisher : Palmetto Publishing (September 6, 2022)
Publication date : September 6, 2022
Language : English
File size : 4591 KB
Print length : 282 pages
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