Ping Pong is NOT just an innocent little game... Release day for "Ping" from Historium Press

It's here! Get your copy of the Top B&N Nook Bestseller and #1 Amazon New Release in Sports Fiction!!

"PING" by Steve Landsberg and Lisa Lucas

Alternating between the pivotal 1971 Ping-Pong Diplomacy - where a simple game of table tennis thawed the icy relations between the U.S. and China during the Cold War - and the present-day struggles of a family weighed down by legacy, Ping is a compelling tale of history, politics, and personal conflict.

Jenny, a modern-day teen, wrestles with her grandmother Miriam's larger-than-life legacy, rooted in Cold War tensions and the surprising intersection of ping pong, antisemitism, and global diplomacy. As Jenny uncovers Miriam's secret role in shaping history, she confronts her own place in a family bound by expectations and unspoken truths. Blending family drama with meticulously researched historical events, this gripping story explores the enduring impact of the past on the present.

"Ping skillfully blends family drama with political and historical events, particularly through Jenny's modern-day struggles and Miriam's Cold War-era experiences. The use of Ping Pong as both a symbol and a plot device keeps the story engaging, exploring generational expectations and legacies . . . Ping effectively combines history, sports, and personal conflict, appealing to readers of both literary fiction and historical drama."

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Already a five-star reviewed book on Amazon -

"You'll Never Look At Ping Pong The Same Again

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024

"Who knew so much could be packed into this delightful book. It's a fictionalized account, but dives deep into the political impact, drama, and divisions that this "everyman's game" neutralized - at least for a brief time. All wrapped up in a multi-generational story that grabs you from the first page. And for those who are attention challenged... all within a hundred pages or so!"

BOOK TRAILER:

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