Overview

In the tumultuous landscape of 1970s Europe, a mother and son embark on a perilous journey from the ruins of their home in Romania to the promise of a new life in Spain. It's 1977 in Zimnicea, Romania. An earthquake has reduced the home of ten-year-old Alex to rubble, taking with it his father and his best friend. With their world in ruins and Ceaușescu tightening his grip on a fearful nation, Alex's mother, Eva, must find the strength to protect her son and fight for a future beyond the confines of Communist Romania. Inspired by real events, this story captures the heartbreak of loss, the value of tradition, and the enduring hope of a migrant mother and son determined to build a better life from the ashes.

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""I loved the steady pacing, which kept me intrigued and eager to discover the next twist in the flawlessly flowing plot."" -Frank Mutuma, Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ ""The writing will resonate with every reader, as we can so clearly feel the emotions of both mother and child."" -Lucinda E. Clarke, Author of Amie: An African Adventure ""Everything Worth Counting is a heartening story that really leans into the portrayal of the extremes people and, more significantly, mothers, are willing to pursue to save their loved ones."" -Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite ★★★★★

Author Information

Like her protagonists, Mihaela was born in Romania during Ceaușescu's dictatorship. At twenty-one years old, she left the country and has since moved to several different places, including Barcelona and is now living in France. Through her own memories, family stories and of others that lived during those times, this novel tells a story that is both personal and universal, with characters inspired by people that marked her life.

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