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Rutgers University Press (1996), Edition: 2 Sub, Paperback, 366 pages
Description
An account of how Eastern European Jewish immigrants moved from the old world into the new, grappling with an American lifestyle whilst trying to retain their traditional identity. Interviews with American Jews and the Cowan's use of oral narrative convey the Jewish experience of American culture.
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LibraryThing member mscongeniality
I've held on to this book for years without reading it, which was a waste. This book was surprisingly good. The narratives were engaging, intriguing and insightful, while the linking text provided the appropriate context for understanding.
ISBN
081352296X / 9780813522968