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Family Papers: A Sephardic Journey Through the Twentieth Century,Used
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Named one of the best books of 2019 by The Economist and a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. A National Jewish Book Award finalist.'A superb and touching book about the frailty of ties that hold together places and people.' The New York Times Book ReviewAn awardwinning historian shares the true story of a frayed and diasporic Sephardic Jewish family preserved in thousands of lettersFor centuries, the bustling port city of Salonica was home to the sprawling Levy family. As leading publishers and editors, they helped chronicle modernity as it was experienced by Sephardic Jews across the Ottoman Empire. The wars of the twentieth century, however, redrew the borders around them, in the process transforming the Levys from Ottomans to Greeks. Family members soon moved across boundaries and hemispheres, stretching the familial diaspora from Greece to Western Europe, Israel, Brazil, and India. In time, the Holocaust nearly eviscerated the clan, eradicating whole branches of the family tree.In Family Papers, the prizewinning Sephardic historian Sarah Abrevaya Stein uses the familys correspondence to tell the story of their journey across the arc of a century and the breadth of the globe. They wrote to share grief and to reveal secrets, to propose marriage and to plan for divorce, to maintain connection. They wrote because they were family. And years after they frayed, Stein discovers, what remains solid is the fragile tissue that once held them together: neither blood nor belief, but papers.With meticulous research and care, Stein uses the Levys' letters to tell not only their history, but the history of Sephardic Jews in the twentieth century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Family Papers: A Sephardic Journey Through the Twentieth Century'? A: The main theme revolves around the journey of a Sephardic Jewish family across the twentieth century, highlighting their experiences, correspondence, and the impact of historical events on their lives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sarah Abrevaya Stein, a prizewinning historian recognized for her work on Sephardic Jewish history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Family Papers'? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'Family Papers' published? A: The book was published on January 5, 2021.
- Q: Is 'Family Papers' suitable for readers interested in Jewish history? A: Yes, the book is highly suitable for readers interested in Jewish history, particularly the experiences of Sephardic Jews during the twentieth century.
- Q: What recognition has 'Family Papers' received? A: 'Family Papers' was named one of the best books of 2019 by The Economist and is a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, as well as a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.
- Q: Does the book include personal letters or correspondence? A: Yes, the book utilizes the family's correspondence to narrate their experiences and the broader history of Sephardic Jews.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the history of the Levy family, the effects of the Holocaust, and the broader narrative of Sephardic Jewish life and diaspora.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic research? A: Yes, 'Family Papers' is well-researched and provides valuable insights, making it suitable for academic research on Sephardic Jewish history.