{"product_id":"9780615602523","title":"I, Putin: A Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eMulti-Award-Winning, Original Novel about Vladimir Putin - Historical Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrab your copy of the fast-paced, thrilling novel about Russia's president instantly!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVladimir Putin, the enigmatic, controversial president of Russia, is faced with a decision so harrowing, it changes him forever. It's the year 2000. Newly elected President Putin is embattled after the \u003ci\u003eKursk\u003c\/i\u003e submarine explodes and spirals into the abyss. 118 submariners are trapped. Outwardly, Putin seems not to care, but behind the scenes is another story. Meanwhile, the Russian people yearn for a response from their leader. Mass protests ignite across Russia. Does Putin save the sailors and unite his beloved motherland, or does he lose everything?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover what motivates the man behind Russia. Is he the cold, ruthless leader you know, or is he...human?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of Honorable Mentions at the New York Book Festival \u0026amp; Hollywood Book Festival\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEntertaining and original, I, Putin is also well researched, and the author has an extensive background in Eastern European studies. Author Jennifer Ciotta received a master's degree in creative writing and Russian studies from the Gallatin School at New York University. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in Estonia, a main setting of the novel, from 2000 to 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast-Paced, Thrilling, and Unique...Instantly read Industry Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant glimpse inside the Russian soul.\" \u003ci\u003eFrancis McGovern, publisher of Literary Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Very engaging storytelling.\" \u003ci\u003eDoug Noll, The Doug Noll Radio Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's a novel that resembles the Russian president in many ways. It's controversial in many ways, yet a lot of the things deserve nothing but admiration.\" \u003ci\u003eReview Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the mystery of who this leader is and how he's remained in power for so many years...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten from the perspective of a first-person Putin and his fictional personal aide Gosha, this novel is entertaining and unique...and informative. The author's goal was to provide a different view of the man behind Russia, because the Western media often provides a bias view of him. Read this intriguing novel and come to your own conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and grab your copy today!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jennifer\\Ciotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47095754522864,"sku":"9780615602523","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615602523_p0.jpg?v=1763597885","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615602523","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}