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Biography & Autobiography Personal Memoirs

You Could Lose an Eye

My First 80 Years in Montreal

by (author) David Reich

Publisher
Baraka Books
Initial publish date
Nov 2010
Category
Personal Memoirs, Cultural Heritage
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781926824031
    Publish Date
    Nov 2010
    List Price
    $22.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781926824260
    Publish Date
    Nov 2010
    List Price
    $17.99

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A fond and funny memoir, this account of a Jewish immigrant household in Montreal traces the family’s journey from wretched oppression to middle class comfort. Arriving Canada in the early 1920s, they struggle to learn two new Languages and adapt to a new political, economic, and not always welcoming social culture. It recounts how, undeterred, Ma establishes her dynasty at home and Pa builds his business, and by the time their son embarks on his architectural career, they are firm believers in freedom and aspiration?and in keeping alive in memory those Jews who were denied such joys.

About the author

David Reich was born and seasoned in Montreal; fortunately his parents were immigrants rich only in their heritage and deep appreciation for their adopted country and for its opportunities. Burdened by university degrees from McGill and Concordia, he abandoned a 60-year career teaching and working as an architect in many countries to enjoy the pleasures and disappointments of writing.

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