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To be devoured in one nonstop gulp...fascinating reading.'The New York Post From 1919 to 1986, Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel provided a summer retreat from the city heat for New York's Jews, and entertained the great, the neargreat, and the not so great, Jews and Gentiles alike. A melting pot of the Borscht Belt, sports, and showbiz worlds, loyal visitors included Red Buttons, Rocky Marciano, Eddie Fisher, and Jackie Robinson. Tania Grossinger grew up there. In her fascinating insider's account of life in the hospitality industry, she sheds light on how hotel children keep up with the frenetic pace of life, and how they come to grips with the outside world (which intrudes now and again), sex (happening in every room), and, occasionally, their intellectual interests. Growing Up at Grossinger's is both a wonderful comingofage story and a sentimental reading of a chapter of the Jewish experience in America that has now closed. 25 b/w photographs.Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on wellknown historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, firsthand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Growing Up at Grossinger's'? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' explores the unique experiences of Tania Grossinger as she recounts her childhood at the Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel, reflecting on the vibrant culture of the Borscht Belt and the intersection of personal and social identity within the Jewish experience in America.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' is Tania Grossinger, who shares her personal insights and experiences from growing up in the renowned Catskill resort.
- Q: What type of photographs are included in the book? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' includes 25 black and white photographs that illustrate the author's experiences and the atmosphere of the Grossinger's resort.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' was published on June 17, 2008.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' have? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Jewish history? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' is particularly suitable for readers interested in Jewish history, as it provides a personal narrative that highlights a significant chapter in the Jewish experience in America.
- Q: Can this book be considered a memoir? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' can indeed be classified as a memoir, as it chronicles Tania Grossinger's life experiences and observations growing up in a unique cultural environment.
- Q: What genre does 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' fall under? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' falls under the genres of biography, autobiography, and memoir.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: 'Growing Up at Grossinger's' is appropriate for adult readers and may also appeal to young adult audiences interested in personal narratives and historical accounts.