The Long Shadows: The Story of Jake Erlich

Erlich, Dr. Andrew

ISBN 10: 097740899X / ISBN 13: 9780977408993

Published by Multicultural Publications, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Long Shadows: The Story of Jake Erlich
• Publisher: Multicultural Publications
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097740899X
• ISBN 13: 9780977408993
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A story larger than life...

The Long Shadows: The Story of Jake Erlich is a fascinating true-life novel about the extraordinary life of Jacob Reuben Erlich, who, at 8 foot 6, was known as the tallest man in the world. 

Best known by his stage name, Jack Earle, he would overcome crippling shyness, depression, temporary blindness and the physical challenges of a giant’s frame to earn widespread acclaim as a silent film star, circus performer, artist, poet, vaudevillian and business executive.

Drawing on ten years of research culled from family lore, newspaper archives, historical documents and the recorded recollections of Jake’s contemporaries, author Dr. Andy Erlich weaves a fascinating bio-fictional account of a remarkable man and the cast of colorful characters who knew him. 

Along the way, we learn a great deal about courage, character, and one man’s unique perspective on a broad sweep of history that encompassed the Great Depression, the immigrant experience in turn-of-the-century Texas, silent films, life in the circus, the modern art movement and the domestic anti-Semitism that accompanied the run-up to World War II.

A powerful story, told with a beautiful, thoughtful narrative. The Long Shadows is sure to keep you turning pages. You don't have to be eight-feet tall to benefit from the empowering message in this book. 

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