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Estee Perchik Sery
The Rusted Tea Box
​​The Rusted Tea Box​​ follows the journey of two little girls whose mother must make a heartrending decision that will save their lives. Elsie and Rose are able to escape Europe and the horrors of World War II, but are adopted by different families.
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When Rose's son is diagnosed with a genetic disorder, Elsie may be the only person with answers about his mother's past, but will they arrive in time?
"An affecting novel, deftly crafted.
... The body of literature engaging with the tragedy of the Holocaust is so vast that it is exceedingly difficult to make an original contribution to it, but this novel feels astonishingly fresh ... the plot is delicately intricate and dramatically engrossing.
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The narrative is admirably thoughtful and raises profound philosophical questions about how one comes to know oneself."
- Kirkus Review
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(Kirkus Reviews is a prominent American book review magazine founded in 1933. The magazine is highly respected in the publishing industry and is a valuable resource for librarians, booksellers, and readers.)
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"... One of the most striking elements of The Rusted Tea Box is the intergenerational dimension of its narrative. Sery’s novel acts as a powerful metaphor for the enduring trauma of the Jewish people, then and today. The novel’s emotional heart lies in the way Sery portrays the psychological toll of displacement and survival.
... The Rusted Tea Box is a deeply moving and relevant work, one that connects the past with the present in a way that is both timely and necessary.
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... It is a call for us to remember, to learn from history, and to ensure that the lessons of the past are applied to the suffering we see in the world today."
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- Earle Abrahamson PhD, NTF, PFHEA, FISSOTL
Professor in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
University of Hertfordshire (UK)
Meet the Author
Estee Perchik Sery was born and raised in Israel and then moved to South Africa. Just before a major political shift in her adopted country, Estee moved to California with her family in 1993. She was a Judaic Studies teacher and a Hebrew language teacher for many years.
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Retired now, Estee is putting all of her life experiences to good use. ​When she's not writing, reading, or painting, she enjoys volunteering.
