Looking Back On My Life
Looking Back On My Life by Sol Weisbrot is a poignant narrative published by iUniverse in May 2004. This 404-page memoir recounts the life of a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, detailing his lonely childhood and the transformative experiences that follow. At sixteen, he falls in love with Esta, the sister of his best friend, before being thrust into the Navy during World War II, where he encounters both the challenges of military life and instances of anti-Semitism.
Readers will find a rich exploration of personal and historical themes as Sol navigates the complexities of war, love, and family life. The memoir captures his experiences during significant military engagements in the Pacific and the emotional journey of returning home to marry Esta. As they raise their four children, Sol and Esta’s relationship evolves over nearly six decades, marked by both joy and sorrow, yet always grounded in optimism and humor. This edition offers a detailed glimpse into the intertwining of personal memoir and historical context, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and autobiography.
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This is a touching story of a young teen-age boy growing up in Brooklyn, who had a lonely and unhappy childhood. At the age of sixteen he meets and falls in love with Esta, a lovely, outgoing, and mature-looking girl of thirteen, the sister of his best friend.
Before too long, he finds himself in the Navy on a subchaser during World War II. For a young man who had never been away from home, this is a startling experience. Sol, a Jew, runs into instances of anti-semitism, when he is thrust into a completely different environment.
Shortly, he is embroiled in several invasions of Japanese held islands in the Pacific and in combat with warplanes, including kamikazes. Just before the war ends, he comes home on leave. He immediately marries his sweetheart, who has been waiting for him. The next time he comes home, it is for good.
Uncertain of their future, Sol and his wife Esta lean on each other for strength in raising and educating their four children. Their life together unfolds over a period of almost six decades.
There were extremely happy times and times of great sorrow. No matter the situation, they faced it with optimism and a sense of humor.
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