Vladimir Nabokov: The American Years
By Brian Boyd
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The story of Nabokov's life continues with his arrival in the United States in 1940. He found that supporting himself and his family was not easy--until the astonishing success of Lolita catapulted him to world fame and financial security.
Brian Boyd
As a lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee, Brian Boyd helps clients with real estate, construction, and business matters. It is with that knowledge that he and his wife, Dawn, have grown their portfolio to a six-figure income. Brian earned his BA from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, a JD from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.Brian lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and son, Connor, and their three dogs, Bourbon, Bailey, and Bella. When not practicing law or working with Dawn on their real estate ventures, Brian can be found on the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu mats at his local gym.
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