All in the Telling: a somewhat true story

by Saul Rubinek

334 pages, Hardcover

Published October 16, 2025

Reviews

[Harold Geller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saul Rubinek has masterfully crafted a story of survival and freedom, all wrapped in the universal desire for family connection. What begins as a desperate ruse to heal a rift with his parents—claiming he is writing a book about their WWII experiences—blossoms into a profound journey of discovery.

The transition from an imaginary project to the very real publication of So Many Miracles is handled with grace and wit. Rubinek skillfully interweaves his parents’ harrowing survival (hidden by courageous Catholic farmers) with his own life experiences and personal growth.

Audiobook Note: If you have the chance, listen to the audio version. Rubinek’s performance is incredibly engaging and adds a layer of intimacy that makes the story feel like a private conversation.

[Raf Klein · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been fortunate enough to see Saul's play twice and even had the pleasure of meeting him in Toronto. What a wonderful human being. There's something special about this story that can make you laugh, cry and still stay with you years later. And somehow, listening to the audiobook felt just as personal as seeing him on stage, almost like sitting across from an old friend who's telling you his life story. I watched the So Many Miracles documentary (which I hardly recommend despite of how difficult it is to get a copy) and now all that's left is to read the book; which apparently is just as hard to find as the documentary.