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Objects of love and regret : a Brooklyn story /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rabinowitz, Richard (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London, England : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2022.
Subjects:
Rabinowitz family.
Jews > Material culture > New York (State) > New York.
Jews > New York (State) > New York > History > 20th century.
Jews > New York (State) > New York > Social life and customs > 20th century.
Immigrants > New York (State) > New York > History > 20th century.
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) > History > 20th century.
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) > Social life and customs > 20th century.
1900-1999
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. Objects at Hand, Objects in Memory
  • 1. Sarah Buys a Bottle Opener
  • 2. Isaac Guss Finds an Artillery Shell
  • 3. Papa Doesn't Know from Ice Cream
  • 4. Shenka Puts Pencils Away in a Cigar Box
  • 5. Dave Splurges on a Bottle of Perfume
  • 6. Sarah Awaits the Mailman's Whistle
  • 7. Beverly Is Startled by the Scissors
  • 8. Dave Takes Out the Beach Chairs
  • 9. Richard Puts a Record on the Magnavox
  • 10. Sarah Warms Up Her Coffee on a Hot Plate
  • 11. Dave Never Has to Rewind the Clock
  • Further Reading.