Fantastical: Tales of Bears, Beer and Hemophilia

Fantastical: Tales of Bears, Beer and Hemophilia by Marija Bulatovic is an extraordinary tale of life lived in full, vivid, vibrant color set in the 1980s Yugoslavia captures the spirit of the Slavic soul—passion and melancholy with a twinkle in the eye. It’s a mesmerizing memoir that takes readers on a wild and unforgettable tour of a country that has vanished from the map, but lives on in this lively collection. With a pitch perfect voice, and a keen eye for capturing the absurd, the outrageous, the hilarious, the touching, and the sublime, Bulatovic weaves a rich tapestry. Bears, gypsies, quirky family members, foiled plans, unusual and unorthodox neighbors, Fantastical has it all. Lovingly told with an unmistakable fondness and deep affection, Fantastical is resplendent with humor, magic, and whimsy. Fantastical charms with its wit, keen insights, and larger-than-life stories. Part memoir, part love letter to a place and a people that lives on in memory, Fantastical is irresistible. An exquisite assortment of stories—each more delicious than the last— Fantastical is a tale to be savored.

Fantastical: Tales of Bears, Beer and Hemophilia by Marija Bulatovic is an extraordinary tale of life lived in full, vivid, vibrant color set in the 1980s Yugoslavia captures the spirit of the Slavic soul—passion and melancholy with a twinkle in the eye. It’s a mesmerizing memoir that takes readers on a wild and unforgettable tour of a country that has vanished from the map, but lives on in this lively collection. With a pitch perfect voice, and a keen eye for capturing the absurd, the outrageous, the hilarious, the touching, and the sublime, Bulatovic weaves a rich tapestry. Bears, gypsies, quirky family members, foiled plans, unusual and unorthodox neighbors, Fantastical has it all. Lovingly told with an unmistakable fondness and deep affection, Fantastical is resplendent with humor, magic, and whimsy. Fantastical charms with its wit, keen insights, and larger-than-life stories. Part memoir, part love letter to a place and a people that lives on in memory, Fantastical is irresistible. An exquisite assortment of stories—each more delicious than the last— Fantastical is a tale to be savored.

Marija Bulatovic was born in the 1970s Yugoslavia and along with her parents, immigrated to the U.S., just ahead of the 1990s Yugoslav wars and the breakup of the country. She is an accomplished business professional with 15 years of experience driving enterprise business with Fortune 500 companies. She currently lives in Seattle with her husband and son.