The Weinsteins' War (Paperback)

Ruth Mendick

ISBN 10: 0750999438 / ISBN 13: 9780750999434

Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2022

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Paperback. This is the story of one young Jewish family, Dave and Sylvia and daughter, Ruth as told through the 700 letters they exchanged - between Dave at war and Sylvia in England. The letters, always vivid, sometimes funny, often passionate and moving, begin in 1942, when Dave first goes abroad on active service, and continue until he is discharged home in 1945. Their letters provide a unique picture of life on two Fronts, at war in the 8th Army fighting in North Africa and Europe, ending in the Army of Occupation in Germany, and at home surviving the Blitz, rationing, family rivalries and the struggles entailed in bringing up a young daughter. It is a very honest and intimate portrayal of the strains of sustaining a very new marriage and a loving relationship when they were so far apart and the hopes they both had for a new, post-war Britain. AUTHORS: Ruth Mendick is a retired primary school teacher who volunteers at the Jewish Museum in London and works for the U3A. Ruth and Jerry are the children of Dave and Sylvia and have worked tirelessly to collate their parents' collection of over 700 letters and to research the events that they describe. Jeremy Weinstein is a psychotherapist practicing in South London, he specialises in loss and bereavement and his understanding of separation and estrangement has added a rich narrative to these letters. 28 b/w illustrations A moving and unique exchange of letters between a Jewish soldier and his wife at home Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Weinsteins' War (Paperback)
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750999438
• ISBN 13: 9780750999434
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A poignant collection of letters revealing a Jewish family's love, struggle, and survival during World War II.

The Weinsteins’ War documents the lives of David and Sylvia Weinstein, a young Jewish couple separated by WWII. Through 700 intimate letters, discover their everyday struggles, hopes, and heartbreaks as David serves in Europe and North Africa, while Sylvia faces the dangers and deprivations of the home front in London. These vivid letters reveal the pressures on their marriage, family rivalries, and political tensions, showcasing their resilience and enduring love.

Experience an honest portrayal of sustaining a relationship across continents and the Weinsteins' dreams for a new, post-war Britain. This collection is perfect for readers interested in WWII history, biographical accounts, and stories of family and love during wartime.

About the Author

RUTH MENDICK & JEREMY WEINSTEIN are the children of David and Sylvia; they have worked tirelessly to collate their parents’ collection of over 700 letters and to research the events that they describe.