From the grips of Nazi Germany to the bustling streets of New York, follow Rachel's journey of love, resilience, and triumph against all odds as she breaks racial barriers and builds her American dream. In the compelling novel Please, Just Call Me Rachel, we are introduced to Rachel, a young Jewish refugee who, along with her mother, escapes the clutches of Nazi Germany after her father is arrested for treason. They find themselves in London, where Rachel, in the midst of the world at war, serves in a pub. It is there that she meets a charismatic black American soldier, and their lives intertwine in a passionate love story. However, their love is not without its hardships. The brutal challenges of war and the cruel prejudice of Rachel's mother threaten to tear them apart. Yet even in the face of adversity, the couple's love endures. After two- years of separation, they reunite in the vibrant city of New York. Fede Abruzzo was born and raised in San Francisco, California. He studied drama at San Francisco City College and participated in workshops at the Berkeley Repertory School of Theatre. In addition to his fiction writing, Fede is currently working on a vignette that reflects on his experiences growing up on the streets of North Beach. His is also developing a documentary film titled "Babylon by the Bay," which focuses on the Bay Area music explosion of the 1960s.