Matzo Balls for Breakfast: and Other Memories of Growing Up Jewish

by Alan King

Paperback, 2005

Status

Off Shelf

Call number

920 KIN

Publication

Free Press (2005), 272 pages

Description

For everyone who treasures their heritage and loves a good story, Matzo Balls for Breakfast, now available in paperback, is an inspiring collection of personal remembrances from a wide range of people who share their fondest memories of growing up Jewish, collected by one of America's most beloved Jewish entertainers, bestselling author, television and movie personality, the recently deceased Alan King. Alan King--the beloved comic, actor, producer, author, philanthropist, and storyteller extraordinaire--has compiled a wonderfully readable book about growing up Jewish, with totally original contributions by famous people. Combining warmhearted humor with a prideful nostalgia, these essays discuss life in the Jewish family and neighborhood, being a Jew in a non-Jewish world, Jewish holidays, and discovering the essence of being Jewish.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Kace
this book was a compilation of famous Jewish people who grew up in America. I thought it was funny in parts, sad in others. It was a beautiful read, and I recommend it to everyone.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

272 p.; 5.5 inches

ISBN

0743260740 / 9780743260749

Local notes

2005-06 Reading Circle selection

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