About the book
The Crossroads is the story of a family around whom gravitate other important
characters. As they live their lives, they are challenged by those
who are very close to them and tested by trying situations. But thanks
to the strong bond between the characters, the strength of love and the
power of friendship, one sees the survival of what matters most in life.
Engaging and lyrical passages as well as touching personal letters by
the characters are sure to attract the sensitive reader. The writing
is compassionate, moving, innovative and entertaining.
The novel is realistic, with a romantic flavor. Vibrant descriptions
are so authentic that they'll remind you of people you know and places
you've always loved, regardless of where you are.
Language also plays an important role in the novel and in the interpersonal
relationship between the characters. But what language or what type of
language? The reader will find out.
About the Author
Victorien A. Assi was born in Côte D' Ivoire (Ivory Coast). He spoke
five languages before coming to the United States. The author of The Crossroads
can speak, read, and write a French, Spanish, and English, and currently
is learning Japanese. His literary works include "Back Home," a play
performed at International House in New York. He also wrote a non-fiction
book, Methods and Techniques of Language Learning: The Secrets of Breaking
Through at Any Age and Any Level. Mr. Assi was named International Scholar,
then "Poet Laureate" at International House. Among his other awards are
the Foreign Language Scholarship from the City University of New York and
the Reader's Digest Association Scholarship.
Victorien Assi's avocation is ballroom dancing,
and as a dancer he has been featured in The New York Times, the Daily News
and the New York Post, New York City Lincoln Center Stage Bill-Features
Page, and Time Out New York.
Mr. Assi who holds a master's degree in International
Relations from the City University of New York, interned at the United
Nations’ Headquarters in New York. He has taught Economics at the
City University of New York, and has traveled in many parts of the world
including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. “When I travel
in any part of the world,” he says, “I learn about the people, their culture,
and their ways of life in observing and absorbing fashions.”
The author lives and works in New York City.
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