The Dream: A Memoir (Random House Reader's Circle)

The Dream: A Memoir (Random House Reader's Circle)

During the hard and bitter years of his youth in England, Harry Bernsteinâ‚¬s selfless mother never stops dreaming of a better life in America, no matter how unlikely. Then, one miraculous day when Harry is twelve years old, steamship tickets arrive in the mail, sent by an anonymous benefactor. Suddenly, a new life full of the promise of prosperity seems possibleâ‚¬â€œand the family sets sail for America, meeting relatives in Chicago. For a time, they get a taste of the good life: electric lights, a bathtub, a telephone. But soon the harsh realities of the Great Depression envelop them. Skeletons in the family closet come to light, mafiosi darken their doorstep, family members are lost, and dreams are shattered. In the face of so much loss, Harry and his mother must make a fateful decisionâ‚¬â€œone that will change their lives forever. And though he has struggled for so long, there is an incredible bounty waiting for Harry in New York: his future wife, Ruby. It is their romance that will finally bring the peace and happiness that Harryâ‚¬s mother always dreamed was possible.
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780345503893
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2009-04-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345503893

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