Welcome to Litsy!

Listening to this audiobook on #Spotify #Muppets #Audiobook

Following the fall of the Soviet Union, the author as producer tries to help Russia by spreading values of tolerance, individuality &friendship that Big Bird &friends are known for. Just when the shock gave way to tedium from all the murder &money problems, the focus shifted to the process of finding design &storytelling elements that would encompass the Sesame Street vibe while being something Russian children could relate to. Very interesting

At first, I found this memoir about bringing Sesame Street to Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union in the 90‘s to be a bit tedious. The trials & tribulations just kept coming. From political assassinations to close-minded writers, it‘s an exhausting onslaught! Eventually, though, the team solidifies, evolves, & begins to create their own, unique Russian muppets. At this point, I became endeared, invested, & maybe even a little obsessed!👇🏻

The true story of an American woman's attempts to bring Sesame Street to Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. I thought it was hysterical how the Russians wanted their puppets to be miserable in order to accurately reflect Russian culture. However, considering the material, I felt this book could have been much funnier than it was. It also felt like it dragged on a bit longer than was necessary.

I did it! I read a non-fiction book, and actually loved it!! I can‘t believe the hurdles that the Sesame Street team has to face in order to have the show aired in Russia. This book has many touching moments, which I didn‘t expect. I found myself googling and using YouTube quite often as I read, in order to see the sets and characters that were described. I wish the ending were happier, but it‘s real life, which now involves war.

The combination of Sesame Street behind the scenes, Russian oligarchs in the 1990s, and cultural differences and similarities, make this book an enjoyable and engaging read. It perfectly shown the massive change Russia attempted in the 1990s to move from communism to capitalism through the attempts to make a Russian version of beloved show- Sesame Street. It has creativity, Russian culture, Sesame Street training, and vodka. Perfection.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I've wanted to read this one but couldn't find it here.
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Thank you for the Christmas goody package, @catiewithac ! You always put books on my radar that I wouldn‘t have found otherwise. The Michigan pin/patch are so pretty 😍 Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season!

Loved it! Such an incredible story—fascinating, hilarious and touching. One of my favorite nonfiction reads this year.

This was funny and heartwarming and tedious at the same time. Right after the fall of the USSR, Rogoff was hired to produce Sesame Street in Russia, but finding partners, actors, writers, and even a network is no easy task in a ever-changing and even dangerous landscape. At times I didn‘t appreciate all the details, but the arc of the story and major players were interesting enough to keep me engaged. #NFNov

Wow 🤯 This book was fascinating, eye-opening, and crazy because it‘s a TRUE STORY! It‘s a rollercoaster ride of triumphs and losses from beginning to end and you‘ll be rooting for Natasha‘s team throughout their journey. I didn‘t want to spoil the ending by googling if Sesame Street (or ‘Ulitsa Sezam‘ which is Sesame Street in Russian) actually makes it and I can guarantee the payoff is worth the wait. An easy 5 star read!!

When your hold comes in at the library for the most ridiculous sounding book you‘ve ever seen, you get up on Saturday morning and get it (and a sausage biscuit & hashbrown cuz why wouldn‘t you??)

New issue of bookmarks! Loving the Fall vibes. Description for tagged “crazy true story” in the Coming Soon section piqued my interest. Sounds fascinating.