Category Archives: author blog

3rd Annual Inna Meiman Human Rights Award

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

It was my privilege today to award the 3rd Annual Inna Meiman Human Rights Award to Katie Menke, a senior at the University of Minnesota. Following are my remarks: I am often asked what advice I would give to students … Continue reading →

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Story about a Friendship

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

I’m so happy to report that my book is featured in the “Women You Should Know” Holiday Gift Guide. I often try too hard to describe what the book is about–there are so many themes. The introduction to my book … Continue reading →

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PUSSY RIOT VS “UNCHECKED AUTHORITY”

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

I am often asked at my book events about how things are in Russia now—if there is still a fight for human rights and individual freedoms? My response: “While there has been great progress in that regard since I lived … Continue reading →

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Eye On Life Magazine

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Here is a link to the most recent wing in my sail: http://eyeonlifemag.com/eye-on-writing/swimming-in-the-daylight-historical-memoir-lisa-paul Swimming in the Daylight, A Personal and Historical Memoir by Lisa Paul eyeonlifemag.com If there is anyone out there, that wonders deep in their heart, whether one … Continue reading →

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A Woman You Should Know

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

The best part of being an author is the places I have gotten to go and people I have gotten to meet. This is especially true with a group of women I met last week at a book club for … Continue reading →

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