Christine Fallert KessidesChristine Fallert Kessides was born and raised in a German-American family in Pittsburgh. After a career with an international development agency in Washington, DC, she now lives in suburban Maryland with her husband and spends as much time as possibe with her adult children, grandchild, and granddogs. In her spare time, she volunteers with nonprofits that support women and families and especially enjoys reading, travel, yoga, and sharing books with friends. Magda, Standing is her first novel. Read More Read Less