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Angles of Vision
Philip M. Klutznick
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Description for Angles of Vision
Hardback. A remarkable memoir of our age by a public servant, innovative developer, and leader in the world Jewish community. "Intensely interesting."-Publishers Weekly. Num Pages: 405 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSR1; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 164 x 39. Weight in Grams: 871.
The richness and variety of his pursuits are compelling features of this memoir in which Philip Klutznick displays his talent as a superb storyteller. Born into a modest home of immigrant parents in Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. Klutznick recalls his very Jewish upbringing, his school years, and his start in the law. His instinct for public service led him to Washington where he served Presidents Roosevelt and Truman as chief of public housing. The experience, plus his entrepreneurial bent, drew him to large-scale development after the war, most of it in the Chicago area. But he clung to his Jewishness ... Read more
The richness and variety of his pursuits are compelling features of this memoir in which Philip Klutznick displays his talent as a superb storyteller. Born into a modest home of immigrant parents in Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. Klutznick recalls his very Jewish upbringing, his school years, and his start in the law. His instinct for public service led him to Washington where he served Presidents Roosevelt and Truman as chief of public housing. The experience, plus his entrepreneurial bent, drew him to large-scale development after the war, most of it in the Chicago area. But he clung to his Jewishness ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
405
Condition
New
Number of Pages
405
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9780929587646
SKU
V9780929587646
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99-15
About Philip M. Klutznick
Philip M. Klutznick lives in Chicago where he continues to be active in business and civic affairs.
Reviews for Angles of Vision
Klutznick has more than amply filled the job description of an American Jewish giant...in fact, he may be the gigantic of them all.
American Jewish Archives Journal
Intensely interesting.
Publishers Weekly
Narrative moves along smoothly and never disappoints a curious reader...impressive.
Robert L. Spaeth
The Washington Times
American Jewish Archives Journal
Intensely interesting.
Publishers Weekly
Narrative moves along smoothly and never disappoints a curious reader...impressive.
Robert L. Spaeth
The Washington Times