This text takes a unique approach–each chapter is split into two distinct parts. In the first part of each chapter; the authors tell the story of a very specific and concrete episode: witchcraft hysteria in Salem Village in 1692; for example. The second part of the chapter is a discussion of the historical setting of the chapters episode; placing it in its historical context. This incident-narrative approach allows the student to examine a subject in depth and then understand how it relates to the larger fabric of American history.
#679090 in Books Washington Square Press 2002-09-01 2002-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .90 x 5.31l; 1.01 #File Name: 0671027530352 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Heart wrenchingBy J RomeroThis book was a recommended book by my religion class;. I enjoyed the way the book was written. The characters and their stories evolved and blossomed nicely. I recommend this book3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Displaced Persons: Growing Up American After the Holocaust: Purchased at .comBy depDisplaced Persons is the story of growing up in the United States; both Joseph's parents are survivors of the Holocaust. Joseph; his little brother; and parents came to the United States in March 1950. They had one relative in the area; unbeknowst to them he had died. Eventually both parents found jobs; Joseph's father working in a factory; his mother making hats. Both the boys were enrolled in school; thus began life as immigrants in another country. I thought this was a wonderful book; it really described so many of the feelings of an immigrant. Shame; about not fitting in; shame in how Joseph looked at his parents. I was pleased that the book included some history about Joseph's mother growing up in Poland before the war. There was very little information about his father's past; I think his father just couldn't articulate something with so much pain. His father; also from Poland; lost both parents; and six sisters. Joseph had one uncle left on his mother's side of the family. There was also a lot of happiness in this book; the over all feeling was very positive which is why I gave it five stars.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Helene KalksteinWonderful book.
