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Are you a resilient dreamer, too? In this gripping memoir of resilience and roots, Hofstra University's first female chair of its math department, Marysia Tarnopolska Weiss, tells the inspiring story of her migration to America following post-World War II, communist-ruled Poland and Stalin's era.

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""Growing up under a communist regime, then navigating the challenges of immigration, Marysia's story is a testament to the hope and strength of the human spirit. She shares powerful insights and inspiring stories of the power of education and perseverance in forging a path forward ultimately breaking barriers for females in STEM."" --Olga Custodio, first female Hispanic U.S. military pilot, former United States Air Force officer ""In her story, Marysia unlocks that of her parents and grandparents while showing us a country in a crisis of identity but never a crisis of strength. What she became in America is an exceptional thinker, teacher, and critic of culture. Great read!"" --Yuda Friedman, Author of Reborn at the Library: From Me'a She'arim to Bogota ""Marysia goes the extra mile in sharing research on her Polish ancestors while bringing her story to present-day America. She delivers the playful side of an astute mathematics professor and mentor to thousands, striking just the right tone and pace of a no-frills memoir, coupled with riveting stories of women like her mother, who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Resilience runs in the family. For many, so does the American dream."" --Marcia-Elizabeth C. Favale, Tech Entrepreneur and Inventor, and Author of Leading Innovation and Inclusion and Risk, Recovery, and Empowerment: The Kazakhstan Bank Recovery Case Study ""Marysia Tarnopolska Weiss's Resilient Dreamer brings the reader along a heartfelt, perilous and hopeful journey across cultures and continents to the dream of a new life and an everlasting home, a dream sought by so many."" -Greg Morley, Cultural Competency Thought Leader and Advisor, and Author of Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection ""Resilient Dreamer is a beautifully written and powerful memoir that offers a unique, deeply personal perspective on resilience through generations. The author's journey from Poland to the United States is a moving account of survival, courage, and a yearning for freedom."" --Angelique Khalifa, Ph.D., Toxicologist ""Marysia Tarnopolska Weiss's story raises awareness about the millions of people who have moved away from their motherland. She dances with words, opens our eyes and evokes compassion, where we are invited to go beyond assumptions and ignorance."" --BE Alink, CEO, Founder and Inventor, The Alinker, and Author of Inventing BE: A Memoir & Manifesto ""Captivating, inspirational, and timely. This is a must-read for anyone who needs a mega-dose of inspiration, a renewed sense of empowerment, and the courage to keep dreaming!"" --Keiya K Rayne, CEO, Success Attraction Coaching, Spiritual Advisor & TEDx Speaker

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