It's Vilna's Virtual Winter. If it's too cold for you to come to The Vilna, we'll bring The Vilna to you.
Join us on a journey through Vilna’s theatrical past as author Meryl Frank traces the Holocaust fate of her cousin, actress Franya Winter, in Unearthed. Given a prized diary to treasure but not read, Meryl unraveled her cousin’s story through sheer will, determined to be her family’s “memorial candle.” The book is a beautiful portrait of pre-war Vilna and its thriving cultural scene.
"A tale of tears and a story of survival and of the resilience of remembrance…. Meryl Frank has crafted a history based in careful research and hopes that she has raised our moral awareness about the current dangers of persecution. She has also honored the memory of her family, passing the candle of their remembrance to her readers."
Booksales of Unearthed are available online or in store at Trident Booksellers.
Meet the Author
Meryl Frank is an international champion of women’s leadership, human rights and political participation. She provides expert advice to women on effective communication, campaigning, constituent relations and good governance, as well as strategic planning for effective policymaking. She is also a frequent speaker on gender, health, environment, and refugee issues worldwide.
She was selected as one of “The Fifty Most Influential Jews in the World” by the Jerusalem Post (2012) for her work on behalf of women around the world.
Frank received the Honorable Mention in the 2023 American Library Association Sophie Brody Award for Achievement in Jewish Literature
Frank is currently the President of Makeda Global Network, an international consulting firm specializing in leadership and media training, messaging and strategic planning. At MGN she works with thousands of women worldwide, as diverse as Masaai women in Kenya, women Members of Parliament in Afghanistan, and managers at the Microsoft Corporation.
Frank is a graduate of Rutgers University and Yale University where she earned graduate degrees in International Relations, Political Science and Public Health.
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