Natasha And Other Stories


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20051128Natasha and Other Stories
By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters.
A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s.
1/5. Tapka
Six-year-old Mark and his cousin Jana are given the task of looking after Tapka, the beloved dog of a childless couple.
20051129Natasha and Other Stories
By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters.
A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s.
2/5. Roman Berman, Massage Therapist
All the family's hopes and plans for Roman's new business in Toronto are pinned on the outcome of a dinner with an established Jewish family.
20051130Natasha and Other Stories
By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters.
A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s.
3/5. An Animal to the Memory
Mark Berman is anxious to change schools, but his mother is adamant that he should stay at the Hebrew school - subversive measures are required.
20051201Natasha and Other Stories
By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters.
A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s.
4/5. Natasha - part one
Sixteen-year-old Mark Berman acquires a new cousin by marriage. But fourteen-year old Natasha, fresh from Moscow, has rather a lot to teach him in the basement of his parents' house.
20051202Natasha and Other Stories
By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters.
A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s.
5/5. Natasha - part two
Concluding the poignant tale exploring adolescent sexuality. Natasha takes direct action with some dramatic results for her mother's marriage.