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USC Alumni Monthly, December 2023: Recognizing Hands of Gold’s International Book Award and Global Book Award.

Class Notes: Roni Robbins ’87 was recognized with an International Book Award for multicultural fiction and a Global Book Award gold medal for biographical-survival for her novel Hands of Gold. The novel, inspired by the life of her grandfather Sam, explores themes of resilience, identity, and hope through a compelling fictional lens. Drawing from her background as a journalist and… Read More »USC Alumni Monthly, December 2023: Recognizing Hands of Gold’s International Book Award and Global Book Award.

Chanukah Bazaar at Or Ve Shalom a Big Success

This year’s annual Chanukah bazaar at Congregation Or Ve Shalom, the Sephardic synagogue on North Druid Hills Road in Brookhaven, welcomed one of the largest crowds in its history. The synagogue’s parking lot was closed to most visitors shortly after the 11 a.m. opening. Parking spaces on surrounding streets were also in short supply. The slow-moving line for the Sephardic… Read More »Chanukah Bazaar at Or Ve Shalom a Big Success

Book Review – Oluronke Bello

It’s been a long time since I read a novel, especially a good one, but going through the pages of Hands of Gold by Roni Kayne Robbins was really worth it. The novel is truly loaded.The book vividly captures the Fox family’s journey through adversity, offering a heartfelt exploration of their determination to survive.The spotlight on Shimshon’s resilience is especially… Read More »Book Review – Oluronke Bello

Hands of Gold award-winning author Roni Robbins talks about her novel in a podcast

Let Me Tell You a Story podcast with Steve and Becky Lyles hosted Hands of Gold award-winning author Roni Robbins to talk about her novel. In the episode, Roni dives into the real-life inspiration behind the book, the emotional process of turning family history into fiction, and how her grandfather’s journey shaped the powerful themes of resilience, identity, and hope… Read More »Hands of Gold award-winning author Roni Robbins talks about her novel in a podcast

Roni Robbins’ Debut Novel, Hands of Gold: One Man’s Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune, Wins the AMERICAN BOOK FEST™ 2023 International Book Awards™

Roni Robbins’ first novel, Hands of Gold, is the winner of the AMERICAN BOOK FEST™ 2023 International Book Awards in the category of multicultural fiction. The novel is loosely based on an inspiring true story. Using literary license, Robbins pulls from the original cassette tapes left by her maternal grandfather, Sam, who survived TB, a workplace shooting and an accidental killing, and walked thousands… Read More »Roni Robbins’ Debut Novel, Hands of Gold: One Man’s Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune, Wins the AMERICAN BOOK FEST™ 2023 International Book Awards™

“Hands Of Gold” By Roni Robbins A Captivating Tale Of Survival And Love

Award-Winning Fiction Novel Explores the Journey of an Immigrant Survivor Roni Robbins’ debut novel, “Hands of Gold,” has captured the prestigious AMERICAN BOOK FEST 2023 International Book Awards in the category of multicultural fiction. Based loosely on a remarkable true story, the novel draws inspiration from cassette tapes left by the author’s maternal grandfather, Sam, who faced adversity, antisemitism, and… Read More »“Hands Of Gold” By Roni Robbins A Captivating Tale Of Survival And Love

The Immigrant Experience w/Roni Robbins

Aaron Berkowitz discusses the immigrant experience with Roni Robbins, author of Hands of Gold. In their conversation, they explore how the novel—based on Robbins’ grandfather’s life—captures the challenges, sacrifices, and enduring hope of starting over in a new land. Roni shares insights into how her family’s history shaped the narrative and how fiction allowed her to honor their journey in… Read More »The Immigrant Experience w/Roni Robbins

‘Hands of Gold’ Wins Award Among Thousands

Roni Robbins’ debut novel, “Hands of Gold: One Man’s Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune,” won the AMERICAN BOOK FEST 2023 International Book Awards. Author Roni Robbins’ first novel, “Hands of Gold” is the winner of the 2023 International Book Awards in the category of multicultural fiction. The novel is loosely based on an inspiring true story. Using… Read More »‘Hands of Gold’ Wins Award Among Thousands