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b'Did you want to explore and be free before marriage?\\xa0 Did your parents expect you to get married?\\xa0 Before penning a best-selling book chronicling the experiences of his Holocaust survivor parents from Lithuania, Michael Ruskin led a diverse life rooted in swing and country music. Now, his primary focus is on his book and its legacy.\\n Today\'s episode is a spiritual journey through faith, family, and the forging of a personal identity in the face of adversity. Hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman are joined by the inspiring Michael Ruskin to discuss the somber history of the Holocaust and the nuances of Jewish life and spirituality.Michael takes us on an emotional ride, reflecting on his personal struggles with his Jewish heritage, his relationship with his mother, and his deep connection with his faith. \\nHis story is one of contrast\\u2014between the smothering love of his family and his own quest for love and freedom, between the darkness of the Holocaust and the light of the human spirit.\\nIn today\'s episode, Michael shares insights from his own life experience\\u2014washing dishes for Passover, engaging in self-reflection, and embracing an active lifestyle. \\nHis candid storytelling resonates with a universal longing for authenticity and a better understanding of our spiritual existence, including beliefs in reincarnation and astrology.\\nMichael\'s legacy is vital not just for him but for the Jewish community, as we learn about his book "The Vow, A Love Story and The Holocaust" and his lifetimestories.net project. \\nThis episode is rich with history, from the tragedies of World War II to the incredible story of his parents\\u2014survivors of concentration camps and death marches\\u2014whose profound love and faith bore witness to unspeakable horrors.\\nSo join us as we explore the strength derived from ancestry, the complexities of identity, and the undeniable power of storytelling with Michael Ruskin. This is an episode you won\'t want to miss, and it\'s all right here on Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy.\\nMichael Ruskin (born Meyer Ruksen), was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in the beautiful city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey (central New Jersey).\\xa0 He is the youngest son of David and Dora Ruskin and the younger brother of the late Allen Ruskin.\\xa0 A graduate from Kent State University in Ohio, he received a B.A.\\n\\n\\nin Political Science and Psychology.\\xa0 Michael spent most of his 40-year career in corporate Human Resources and private consulting.\\xa0 Mr. Ruskin, now retired, lives a very active lifestyle which includes traveling, tennis, dancing, hiking.\\xa0 He is a student of spirituality, world history, and an avid researcher.\\xa0 \\xa0He has one niece and enjoys spending time with friends and making new ones. Michael is the last surviving member of his immediate family.\\xa0 The Vow: A Love Story and the Holocaust is Mr. Ruskin\'s first book, but not his last.\\xa0 \\xa0He currently resides in Roswell, Georgia.\\nConnect with Michael\\nhttps://www.facebook.com/rusk7777\\nConnect with Reena\\nbettercalldaddy.com\\nlinkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts\\ntwitter.com/reenareena\\ninstagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts\\ninstagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast\\nMe and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you\'d like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show\\xa0\\nratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy\\npodchaser.com/bettercalldaddy\\nCastmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.\\xa0 Please use my affiliate link if you sign up.\\nhttps://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy\\n\\xa0\\nAre you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions'