Meet author Jane Rubin, author of Over There on Monday, July 14th at 6:30pm!
About Jane:
With an extensive healthcare background and a passion for medical, women’s, and immigrant history, Ms. Rubin began writing in 2009 after a serious cancer diagnosis. Her research of the history of New York City, its ultra-conservative reproductive laws, and the state of medicine during that era has culminated in a suspenseful, fast-paced, award-winning three-book historical series: Threadbare - 2024, In the Hands of Women-2023, and Over There-2025. Her engaging characters are confronted with the shifting role of midwives, the dangers of pregnancy, the infamous Blackwell’s Workhouse, and the perilous road to financial success, all following the fictional life of her great-grandmother’s family. Over There, the third in the trilogy (6/25 Level Best Books), transports members of the Isaacson family into the heart of France in World War 1, challenging the family values they dearly cherish. The novel was shortlisted by the Historical Novel Society for the 2024 First Chapters Competition.
Ms. Rubin, a graduate of the University of Michigan (BS, MS) and Washington University (MBA), retired from a 30-year career as a healthcare executive to begin writing full-time. She lives with her husband, David, an attorney, in Northern New Jersey. Between them, they have five adult children and seven grandchildren.
Over There
Over There immerses readers in the gripping journey of four family members from Threadbare and In the Hands of Women, all dedicated doctors and nurses, facing the daunting realities of The Great War. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the narrative unfolds across three distinct stages, transporting readers into the terrifying nightmare of trench warfare, and showcasing the extraordinary rise of the American Hospital in Paris, while highlighting groundbreaking medical innovations fueled by the unwavering commitment of healthcare workers, and finally, those left home in a state of constant worry. This powerful book courageously addresses the often-overlooked, profound impact of war on children, evoking a deep sense of empathy and prompting critical reflection on the cost of war.