THE GOLDEN LAND is a true story packed with engaging dialogue, cultural richness, family adventures and daily suspense. THE AUTHORS AND THE STORY The book's authors Ann Binder Anovitz and her son-in-law, Keith Kramer, started collaborating on the writing of the manuscript for the Golden Land in the mid-1990's. Prior to this time, the story's protagonist, Beryl Bernie Binder, was still alive and contributed an amazing level of background and detail regarding his family's journey from the Ukraine area of Russia to America. Within its 350 pages, THE GOLDEN LAND entertainingly recounts a saga that could be the story of the many immigrants who have come to America from other countries of the world, looking for the freedom to live their own way and to make something of themselves. FROM THE PUBLISHER THE BOOK Before he passed, Ann Binder Anovitz's father, Beryl Bernie Binder, would often sit down with his grandchildren and tell them stories. The stories included details and adventures of his life growing up with his grandfather, Yankel Wolfe Aynbinder, in a ghetto village in the town of Horchov, in the state of Volhynia, in the area of Russia known as the Ukraine. According to Ann, "With the help of my son-in-law writer, Keith Kramer, what started as a simple task became a years-long research project and writing effort". Of course, their tireless and relentless effort resulted in the initial manuscript for THE GOLDEN LAND. In this unique and fascinating memoir, Ann and Keith not only include specific details and entertaining stories about Beryl Bernie Binder's journey to America from Ukraine in the 1920's, but also provide insights into the daily lives of the Jewish people living in the Russian territories of Europe during the time. From surviving frequent war and societal discrimination to maintaining the strong determination required to eventually make the long journey to America, THE GOLDEN LAND is a story packed with engaging dialogue, cultural richness, family adventures and daily suspense. The photos included in the back of the book reflect a family life in America worthy of the travel risk, the personal commitment and the opportunities connected with such a journey. ANN BINDER ANOVITZ Unfortunately, the Binder Anovitz family loss Ann in 2019 after a long and prosperous business, personal and family life. However, her legacy lives on in the love of life she shared with everyone who knew her. Also, the accomplished literary work that can be found in the Children's Books she published will continue to be enjoyed by both English and Spanish speaking children across the globe.

Ann Anovitz Binder (1935-2019) was a skillful writer, caring community volunteer and successful commercial real estate executive. In addition to the novel Charlie's Tale, she authored "Grandma Annie's Stories From the Garden," an innovative series of children's books offering a unique educational reading experience for both English- and Spanish-speaking children.Ms. Anovitz had always thought her father's life story would make a fascinating book that would serve as a tribute to him, a gift to her family and an inspirational tale relevant to all immigrants. In 1982, Ms. Anovitz initiated a series of recording sessions with her then-76-year-old father.Beryl Bernie Binder passed away the following year, but not before his stories had filled a couple handfuls of cassette tapes. Preserving her father's own words where possible and conducting extensive research to fill in the gaps between his stories, Ms. Anovitz began forming a manuscript that would eventually become The Golden Land.Ms. Anovitz and her late husband Robert were residents of Highland Park, IL and Tucson, AZ, and had three children. Their daughter Stacey is married to Keith Kramer, co-author of The Golden Land. Keith Kramer is a professional writer and editor with vast experience in journalism, publishing, marketing and technical communication. He resides in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and was founding editor of the town's first and only daily newspaper, the Steamboat Today. He has authored articles for numerous publications over the years, ranging from The New York Times to Ski Magazine.Mr. Kramer and his wife, Stacey Kramer, were married in 1984 and have two children. Ms. Kramer is the daughter of the late Ann Binder Anovitz, co-author of The Golden Land. Mr. Kramer's collaboration with Ms. Anovitz on The Golden Land dates back to the mid-1990s.