Award-winning journalist and editor Roni Kayne Robbins channels her storytelling expertise into the world of fiction with her debut novel, Hands of Gold: One Man’s Quest To Find The Silver Lining In Misfortune. In this deeply personal work, Roni reflects on the incredible journey of her grandfather, Sam, whose resilience and unwavering hope in the face of adversity serve as… Read More »AIB Network Interview
Memory is fickle. We’re learning that it’s a spectrum, one end of which is fiction. Writer Roni Robbins thought she had the makings of a biography when she began listening to tapes her late grandfather recorded toward the end of his life. An immigrant, a husband, father and a breadwinner who suffered from a chronic, life-threatening illness, his story reflected… Read More »Roni Robbins’ New York story
When Roni Robbins decided to weave her grandfather’s life tales into an award-winning novel, she didn’t just pen a story; she ignited a conversation about passion, transition, and the resilience of the human spirit. “Hands of Gold” isn’t merely her debut novel; it’s a testament to the enduring power of heritage and the richness of a career transformed by storytelling.… Read More »Weaving Heritage into Fiction with Roni Robbins
Three Jewish authors are promoting their new books in metro Atlanta this month. Audrey Galex, a Brookhaven resident, is the author of “Turtle Rocks,” a children’s book about the power of perspective, curiosity, and hope whimsically illustrated by Colleen Finn. “Turtle Rocks is a children’s picture book with a seemingly simple story: On the surface, it’s a tale about turtles… Read More »Three Jewish authors launch new books
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.
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
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