Description

In a small English mill town, an invisible wall of religious division separated Jewish families from their Christian neighbors, creating a chasm of social distance despite their physical proximity. This memoir vividly recounts the struggles of a working-class family on the eve of World War I, where poverty and dreams of a better life shape their daily existence. When a forbidden love blossoms across this divide, a young boy is forced to confront deeply ingrained prejudices and choose between tradition and the undeniable truth of his own heart. Written with remarkable charm and insight by the author at ninety-three, this is a poignant exploration of the boundaries that can be transcended by love and the enduring power of human connection.

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Random House Publishing Group

Published Jan 1, 2007

ISBN: 9780345497352

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First Published

2006

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers by Harry Bernstein.

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