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This is a coming of age story of a young Jewish peasant girl who emigrates from the Russian Outlands (The Pale) with her family to the United States. The family settles into the slums in and around Boston. All become American citizens. Three more children are added to the flock and are much admired because they are the family's first-born Americans.
Father has a difficult time keeping a job or business and frequent visits by the landlady only serve as a reminder that there is yet more work to be done to make it to "The Promised Land."
Though life is tough in the slums, immigrant neighbors share much of the same hardships and all seem willing to help each other when things really get tough.
Miss Antin was born with a thirst for knowledge that feeds her inner desires and eventually helps lift the family from the slums. Much of the story centers around Miss Astin's love for free American education and free access to public buildings--including her beloved public library--which she dreamingly calls her palace.
She greedily takes advantage of these opportunities and is able to pursue her dreams with the encouragement and help of her hard working family and dedicated teachers.
I gave the book four stars because the reader is left with many unanswered questions regarding Miss Antin' s college experiences, her chosen career, and details about the family's move to the fairy cottage.
The reviewer suggests that the reader return to the introduction and read again after completing book. Look for hints that may provide information left unsaid.
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