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Streets: A Memoir of the Lower East Side (The Helen Rose Scheuer Jewish Women's Series),New
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A startling, cleareyed memoir of an immigrant girls childhood in early 20th century NYC from the journalist and Tonywinning coauthor of Kiss Me Kate (Booklist).Born in Transylvania in 1899, Bella Spewack arrived on the streets of New Yorks Lower East Side when she was three. At twentytwo, while working as a reporter with her husband in Europe, she wrote a memoir of her childhood that was never published. More than seventy years later, the publication of Streets recovers a remarkable voice and offers a vivid chronicle of a lost world.Bella, who went on to a brilliant career write for stage and screen with her husband Sam, describes the sights, sounds, and characters of urban Jewish immigrant life after the turn of the century. Witty, streetsmart, and unsentimental, Bella was a genuine American heroine who displays in this memoir a triumph of will and spirit (The Jewish Week).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Streets: A Memoir of the Lower East Side'? A: The main theme of the memoir revolves around the immigrant experience, specifically the childhood of Bella Spewack as she navigates life in early 20th century New York City.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The memoir is authored by Bella Spewack, a journalist and Tony-winning co-author of Kiss Me Kate.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 180 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Streets' published? A: The memoir was published on September 1, 1996.
- Q: Is there any special edition of this book? A: Yes, this is a revised edition of the memoir.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The memoir is suitable for adult readers, particularly those interested in historical accounts and immigrant narratives.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or photographs included in the memoir.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of Bella Spewack? A: Bella Spewack's writing style is described as witty, street-smart, and unsentimental, providing a vivid portrayal of urban Jewish immigrant life.