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You Could Lose an Eye: My First 80 Years in Montreal
David Reich
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Description for You Could Lose an Eye: My First 80 Years in Montreal
Paperback. Num Pages: 201 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; BM; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 327.
A fond and funny memoir, this account of a Jewish immigrant household in Montreal traces the family's journey from wretched oppression to middle class comfort. Arriving Canada in the early 1920s, they struggle to learn two new languages and adapt to a new political, economic, and not always welcoming social culture. It recounts how, undeterred, Ma establishes her dynasty at home and Pa builds his business, and by the time their son embarks on his architectural career, they are firm believers in freedom and aspiration and in keeping alive in memory those Jews who were denied such joys.
A fond and funny memoir, this account of a Jewish immigrant household in Montreal traces the family's journey from wretched oppression to middle class comfort. Arriving Canada in the early 1920s, they struggle to learn two new languages and adapt to a new political, economic, and not always welcoming social culture. It recounts how, undeterred, Ma establishes her dynasty at home and Pa builds his business, and by the time their son embarks on his architectural career, they are firm believers in freedom and aspiration and in keeping alive in memory those Jews who were denied such joys.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Baraka Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Montreal, Canada
ISBN
9781926824031
SKU
V9781926824031
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About David Reich
David Reich is a former architect, teacher, artist, and inventor. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.
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