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
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
Before the iPhone, iPod, MP3s and CDs there were cassette tapes. Hands of Gold is a heartwarming story about a fictional Sam Fox that began with cassette tapes he left his family. Sam came from nothing. A simple Hungarian farm hand, he spent most of his adult life running against the hands of time, from the military, changing identities, skipping… Read More »Author Interview – Roni Robbins
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™
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
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
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
We chat with Roni Robbins about her novel Hands of Gold, which was inspired by the incredible true story of her grandparents. In this candid conversation, we get real about imposter syndrome, the creative process, and where writers find validation in their work. Roni opens up about the emotional journey behind the book and how family legacy shaped her storytelling.… Read More »Wine, Women and Words Podcast
Hands of Gold is a work of fiction based on the true story of a fascinating Jewish man who overcame so many hardships, while maintaining his tremendous love of life. Sam Fox spent his whole life running against the hands of time. His path takes him from war-torn Europe at the turn of the 20th century through Prohibition, the Great… Read More »Hands of Gold: One Man’s Quest To Find The Silver Lining In Misfortune by Roni Robbins
Roni Robbins shares why her mom, Shirley Kayne, should win. Sitting across from my Mom this Passover and hearing her read the Hebrew and sing the melodies we grew up with, I realized what a treasure she is. Will I ever be able to duplicate the precision with which she chants? It brought back memories of the way her father… Read More »Mother’s Day Tribute: Shirley Kayne