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The Promised Land

Gelesen von Bridget Gaige

(4,536 Sterne; 14 Bewertungen)

Being a Jew in Russia at the end of the 19th century was not easy at all. Jews were persecuted because of their religion. So the Jews found comfort in their ancient traditions. When Mary Antin's father decided that keeping to his traditions did not suit him anymore, he found no place in Russia. So he emigrated to America with his family. Life was not easy, though as a child, Mary describes life in Boston as almost perfect. A smart and dignified girl, Mary takes the good things in anything and writes her autobiography with a smile.
When you listen to Bridget reading this wonderful book, you can almost feel Mary Antin's trials and joys.
(Summary by Stav Nisser) (10 hr 13 min)

Chapters

Introduction

7:38

Read by Bridget Gaige

Within the Pale

48:28

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Children of the Law

21:52

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Both Their Houses

28:37

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Daily Bread

31:32

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I Remember

55:05

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The Tree of Knowledge

43:54

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The Boundaries Stretch

43:20

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The Exodus

29:26

Read by Bridget Gaige

The Promised Land

44:01

Read by Bridget Gaige

Initiation

26:54

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"My Country"

31:53

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Miracles

17:49

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A Child's Paradise

19:43

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Manna

20:19

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Tarnished Laurels

15:47

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Dover Street

24:41

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The Landlady

30:57

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The Burning Bush

25:54

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A Kingdom in the Slums

36:03

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The Heritage

10:03

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Bewertungen

this lady had a lot of chutzpah

(4,5 Sterne)

An enlightening account of what it was like for Jewish immigrants from Russia coming to America. I found this to be a very valuable listen. Thank you.

(5 Sterne)

well read..... a must here for immigrant and native generations whoe for parents came here.

The Promised Land

(5 Sterne)

Truly touching story. Wonderful narrator. Many thanks.