The Story of an Ordinary Egyptian Jewish Family in Extraordinary Times

A Daughter's Memoir

In this compelling memoir, the author recounts the rich and complex story of her family, ordinary Egyptian Jews living in extraordinary times. Born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1916, the author's mother was the youngest of four siblings and grew up in an affluent, observant Jewish upper class family at a time of general stability and prosperity for Egyptian Jewry.

With love and admiration, the author brings her mother's life to vivid life, from the close-knit family and community she grew up in to the challenges she faced as a young woman during World War II, and the subsequent rise of Arab nationalism and the establishment of the state of Israel and the impact of these events on her family and community.

Exodus Too: The Story of an Ordinary Egyptian Jewish Family in Extraordinary Times

by Gail Morin

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	550 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	218 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	224 pages
Item Weight	:	7.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.06 x 0.47 x 7.81 inches

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The author deftly traces the family's journey as they navigated the changing political and social landscape in Egypt and the personal and communal challenges these changes brought. Through meticulous research, interviews, and evocative storytelling, the author brings the reader into the heart of her family, providing a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of ordinary Egyptian Jews. This book is not only a moving and personal account of one family's story but also a broader exploration of the history and culture of Egyptian Jewry and the complex and often contradictory realities of life in Egypt.

The book is beautifully written and filled with vivid descriptions and poignant moments. The author's love for her mother and her family shines through on every page, and her ability to weave together personal narrative and historical context makes this book both deeply moving and intellectually engaging.

The Story of an Ordinary Egyptian Jewish Family in Extraordinary Times is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history, Middle Eastern history, or simply the human experience of love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Exodus Too: The Story of an Ordinary Egyptian Jewish Family in Extraordinary Times

by Gail Morin

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	550 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	218 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	224 pages
Item Weight	:	7.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.06 x 0.47 x 7.81 inches

FREE