Encounter with the Future

Encounter with the Future is a political and social drama running parallel with a rapid coming of age. It is a true story of an 18-year-old girl who arrived in London from behind the iron curtain alone. She became an emigrant when her country was invaded by Soviet Union in August of 1968. She went from sleeping in the telephone booth at London’s Victoria railway station, to waitressing, then becoming a model, actress, even a James Bond girl.

This engrossing memoir is told in series of essays, some previously published, some wholly new.

Encounter with the Future is a mirror of an unforgettable journey filled with fear, pain, veracity, and laughter.

“Pavel is a natural storyteller and shrewd observer with a deep understanding of people. She keeps readers engaged across decades, continents, and pages.”
— Publishers Weekly

“Pavel manages, from her present and sophisticated vantage, to evoke the innocence of youth.”
— Nicolas Delbanco, author of Why Writing Matters

“A touching tale of a woman who makes it through the tornadoes of life and still comes out centered.”
— Goodreads

“Beautifully written and captivating…it will make you look differently at your own life.”
— Cindy Myers, author of Mile High Mystery

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