Standing Together, The story of Natan Sharansky by Leah sokol, When The story begins we learn about Natan, Who at the time of his birth had a more Russian sounding name but changed it to his grandfathers more Jewish sounding one as an adult. This isn’t a detailed story about his fight against Russia and communism in the freedom to be Jewish but an overall glossary but despite the brief information it is still enough to be left and wonder how someone could go through so much for freedom something most in America take for granted. While in prison or just being questioned he loved to agitate the KGB and it seems he was smarter than most of them so it wasn’t that hard. It all started when he applied for a passport to go to Israel something the community the state in the country did their best to make you regret but he never did nor did he give up the wish to be free,almost like a punishment they allowed his girlfriend to go. Who he married the night before and would not see for many many years. I don’t want to tell the whole story but just know when they say come hell or Highwater that is exactly what this man went through to get out of Russia and live to be free to worship how he wanted I love the fact that he wanted to bring people together no matter what Russia did to him he’s stuck to his beliefs and wouldn’t give in not even when freedom was on offer. The story went international and even President Reagan and Carter would get involved. Natan Sharansky was an admirable man who lived an admirable life an IM in all to know such a man lives on the same planet I do I have nothing but the upmost respect for him and his wife who also did and went through so much to free her beloved husband. This was such a great book and although it is a short read it is no less impactful. If you want to read the story of a real living hero read this one. #NetGalley, #GreenBeanBooks, #LeahSokol, #NatanSharansky,