An Almost Perfect Moment A Novel
An Almost Perfect Moment by Binnie Kirshenbaum is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on February 15, 2005. This 336-page novel unfolds in Brooklyn during the Age of Disco, centering on Valentine Kessler, a sweet Jewish girl whose striking resemblance to the Virgin Mary of Lourdes impacts the lives of those around her. The story explores the complexities of family dynamics, particularly through the lens of Miriam, Valentine’s mother, who grapples with her own disappointments while finding solace in mah-jongg games with her friends.
Readers will encounter a narrative that blends humor and sorrow, delving into themes of motherhood, love, and community. The colorful Jewish backdrop of Brooklyn serves as a rich setting for the characters’ interactions and struggles. This edition also includes an additional 16 pages featuring insights into the book, such as author interviews and recommended reading, enhancing the reader’s experience.
Official synopsis Publisher
In Brooklyn, in the Age of Disco, Valentine Kessler — a sweet Jewish girl who bears a remarkable resemblance to the Virgin Mary of Lourdes — has an unerring gift for shattering the dreams and hopes of those who love her. Miriam, her long-suffering mother, betrayed and anguished by the husband she adores, seeks solace in daily games of mah-jongg with The Girls, a cross between a Greek Chorus and Brooklyn’s rendition of the Three Wise Men, who dispense advice, predictions, and care in the form of poppy-seed cake and apple strudels. When her greatest fear for Valentine is realized, Miriam takes comfort in the thought that it couldn’t get any worse. And then it does.
Sagacious, sorrowful, and hilarious, An Almost Perfect Moment is a novel about mothers and daughters, star-crossed lovers, doctrines of the divine, and a colorful Jewish community that once defined Brooklyn.
This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
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