Return to Naples: My Italian Bar Mitzvah and Other Discoveries
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Book Overview
As a boy in the 1960s, Robert Zweig would visit his mother's birthplace - Naples, Italy - every summer. During each visit, he'd uncover new mysteries about the parents he thought he knew, including how his German father survived Auschwitz, came to Italy and met Zweig's mother, and how the pair survived the ravages of Fascism and Nazism during World War II.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:156980351X
ISBN13:9781569803516
Release Date:September 2008
Publisher:Barricade Books
Length:222 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A beautiful memoir
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I truly loved reading this memoir of a young American boy who spent most of his childhood summers in Naples, Italy visiting family. The story of his Jewish heritage, the warmth of his grandparents love, the interaction with the townspeople (especially Pasquale) and so much more, makes this book such an enjoyable read. The fact that Robert Zweig could recount events, conversations, and people, with such vividness made me aware that our children absorb so much more than we imagine they do. Even the simplest thing seems grand in their eyes. Wonderful story!
Great Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The author takes us on a journey of personal discovery while entertaining us with the idiosyncrasies of Naples.
memories of a young boy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
author robert zweig reminds all of us how our simple and beautiful childhood memories could affect our life forever. this book is a wonderful read for everyone for all ages.
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