Seymour Ubell is a self-educated author. The Birth Mother  is his first novel, A Life of Risks Taken is his memoir.

The Birth Mother

​A Life of Risks Taken

About: The Birth Mother
A young Chinese girl is "sold" to a wealthy family to raise money for her sick brother. The young girl, while in the care of her newly "adopted" family is brutalized by a visiting colleague of the patriarch of this family. The result is the birth of twin girls. The twin babies are immediately placed for adoption. An American couple adopts the girls, who grow up in Manhattan. Back in China, the "birth mother" blossoms into an intelligent young woman and falls in love with a young man she eventually discovers is more than he appears to be. As the birth mother's adopted twin girls grow up on another continent, one of them becomes deathly ill. The lines of what is a family become blurred and eventually, tragedy brings the disjointed families together in unexpected ways. This is a story filled with love, pathos, tragedy, and triumph.

​​About: A Life of Risks Taken
​Seymour Ubell is not a household name⎯but he should be. He has gone about his life taking risks in business that border on the dare-devil, not unlike taking a leap into space on a hang glider, all the while knowing the skill and strength you bring to the flight is all you have to arrive safely. He learned in the school of hard knocks, worked with tyrants and mentors who taught him equally well. His heart always pursued the sale, and his personality fit that endless quest perfectly. His friends and family benefit from his love and generosity, although his personal life has had its share of challenges and heartache. He explains his view of life through a prism of one well lived. He has made mistakes, as humans always do. He has enjoyed his triumphs and learned from his failures. Seymour Ubell is a world traveler, a sportsman, a true professional entrepreneur. He enjoys the validation of enormous international business success to sustain his passion for the hard work that success demands. He brings this passion to entrepreneurs in the making as a university lecturer on business and entrepreneurial concepts. A LIFE OF RISKS TAKEN is his memoir, although it does not tell how everything turns out. He is still at the helm of his businesses living his life with gusto. Every young entrepreneur will learn what it takes to build a business from the ground up through the valuable lessons and perspectives Seymour Ubell shares about how life, work and love intertwine to help the entrepreneurial heart sustain the required forward motion of success. Read, laugh, learn.

Stories My Father Told Me

About: Stories My Father Told Me by Seymour Ubell
is a heartfelt tapestry of family, resilience, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Through the eyes of Eric Brodsky, Haskell’s eldest son, the novel weaves together a multi-generational tale of the Yuboroffsky clan, a Polish Jewish family whose journey begins in the shtetls of Eastern Europe and carries them to the bustling streets of mid-20th century New York City.

Rich with the warmth and humor of immigrant life, this deeply personal chronicle captures the enduring spirit of a family determined to overcome hardship and embrace opportunity. From harrowing escapes from persecution to the vibrant chaos of Ellis Island, each chapter brings to life the struggles and triumphs of creating a new identity in a foreign land.
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Haskell Brodsky, a young man with courage, wit, and entrepreneurial spirit, is at the story's heart. His journey from a modest tailoring family in Poland to a thriving multi-million-dollar business in Manhattan is an ode to persistence and ingenuity. Intertwined are tales of love, loss, and community, where colorful characters—from a brilliant daughter demanding her place in the family legacy, her competitive brothers, interference with the mob, and the resilience and heart of a family navigating the complexities of identity, tradition, and progress.

Ubell’s prose is filled with vivid storytelling and timeless lessons, inviting readers to reflect on their own family histories and the universal desire for belonging and success. Stories My Father Told Me is more than a novel—it celebrates the human spirit, a tribute to the dreams and sacrifices that define us, and a reminder of the stories that shape who we are. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and heartfelt family sagas, the promise to inspire, entertain, and resonate long after the final page.