Discover the extraordinary journey of journalist and award-winning author Roni Robbins, whose novel Hands of Gold brings to life her grandfather’s gripping story of survival, resilience, and love. From escaping the tragedies of Europe to facing near-death experiences in America, his legacy is one of courage, humor, and family strength.
In this powerful conversation with Kim Sorrelle, Roni opens up about her 37-year career in journalism, her interviews with celebrities like Andy Gibb, Usher, Wolf Blitzer, and Hank Aaron, and the emotional cassette tapes that revealed untold family secrets.
💡 You’ll hear about:
* The hidden history behind Hands of Gold and how it blends fact with fiction * Lessons on resilience, legacy, and family love across generations * Shocking and inspiring stories from Roni’s journalism career—covering celebrities, tragedies, and history-making moments * The untold immigrant experience, from tuberculosis trials to Holocaust survivor guilt
✨ Whether you love history, family sagas, or inspirational true stories, this episode will keep you hooked from start to finish.
📖 Grab Roni Robbins’ book Hands of Gold here: www.RoniRobbins.com  or find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, Books-A-Million, and more!
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