Bread Givers
Bread Givers by Anzia Yezierska, published by Wilder Publications in 2021, is a coming-of-age story set in the 1920s. The narrative follows Sara Smolinsky, a 10-year-old girl whose family has immigrated to New York City from Poland. As the daughter of an Orthodox rabbi, Sara observes her father’s control over her sisters’ lives, leading them into unfavorable marriages and making poor business decisions. Determined to forge her own path and avoid the same fate, Sara embarks on a journey filled with family conflict and the pursuit of a better life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to family dynamics, cultural identity, and the struggles of immigrant life. The story delves into Sara’s determination to break free from her father’s expectations and the societal pressures faced by Jewish women during this period. This edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English, offering a literary glimpse into the complexities of Sara’s experiences and the broader context of Jewish American life.
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Bread Givers is a coming of age story set in the 1920s. As the novel begins Sara Smolinsky is a 10-year-old girl whose family has immigrated to New York City from Poland. Her father is an Orthodox rabbi who feels that it is up to his four daughters and his wife to support him as he studies the Torah.
Sara watches as her father manipulates and orders her sisters into bad marriages and sees his many business mistakes. Determined not to let her father ruin her life as he did her sisters’, Sara sets off on her own path that leads to family conflict, but with a promise of a better life. Masterfully written, a Jewish American Fiction Classic.
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