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A young immigrant’s first days in a new country collide with a quirky, shadowy advisor whose plans blur right and wrong.
In this vivid fiction, a boy named Moishe arrives with his family in a bustling new world. He meets a clever, beguiling schnorrer who promises liberty and wealth, and the two embark on a street‑level journey through dreams, danger, and the pull of money. The story follows their misadventures as they chase luck in a city of bright lights, hardship, and hard choices.
- Experience a detailed portrait of immigrant life, faith, and community in a turning‑point era.
- Watch a child’s awe and disillusionment collide with the scrap of streetwise survival.
- See how big promises and small acts ripple through families and neighbors.
- Explore themes of liberty, aspiration, and the moral lines people cross for hope.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character‑driven stories set against a vivid urban backdrop and a window into lasting human choices.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of tales capturing the lives of Jewish immigrants as they arrived in the bustling, unfamiliar world of New York City at the turn of the 20th century. The author, himself the son of immigrants, draws on his own experiences as well as the stories shared by others within the vibrant community in which he lived, painting a vivid portrayal of the struggles, hopes, and triumphs they encountered. While grappling with the complexities of a foreign land, these immigrants clung fiercely to their traditions and culture, finding strength and community in their shared heritage. These poignant and humorous tales offer a unique window into the immigrant experience, highlighting the resilience and the indomitable spirit that shaped the lives of those who sought a new life in America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331699484_0
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