36 Letters
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“One hundred years from now, it is unlikely that a similar book to Sohn’s will be published about an engaged couple’s cryptic emails and tweets, cell phone conversations and texting. Sohn’s book reminds us that letters are not just a link, but a lasting connection.”—The Forward
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The author found her grandparents' 36 letters, tucked away for 65 years in a small brown paper bag. This title deals with these letters. It tells about separation, personal struggle, and achievement. Les mer
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Jewish Publication Society
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 120
- ISBN
- 9780827609266
- Utgivelsesår
- 2010
- Format
- 28 x 22 cm
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“One hundred years from now, it is unlikely that a similar book to Sohn’s will be published about an engaged couple’s cryptic emails and tweets, cell phone conversations and texting. Sohn’s book reminds us that letters are not just a link, but a lasting connection.”—The Forward
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“A powerful portrait of the immigrant Jewish experience itself, and the journey of European Jewry to America. . . . The 36 letters themselves will transport you to other times and places. Bravo! This book is a gift!”—Arthur Kurzweil, author of From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History and The Encyclopedia of Jewish Genealogy
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“A profoundly poignant memoir, rich in personal photographs, letters, documents, and riveting quotes.”—Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, chair of the Religious Affair’s Committee at Pratt Institute, New York
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“Far more than family lore, this is a narrative for all to enjoy and savor.”—Susan A. Popkin, vice president, Philadelphia Jewish Archives Board
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“A must-read for those interested in Jewish history, the immigrant experience . . . and all who appreciate what their ancestors sacrificed to make their own lives possible.”—Rabbi Andrea L. Merow, Beth Sholom Congregation, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
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