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Michael Wex (born September 12, 1954) is a Canadian novelist, playwright, translator, lecturer, performer, and author of books on language and literature. Summer Yiddish Internship 2008: Yiddish Summer.org His specialty is Yiddish and his book Born to Kvetch was a surprise bestseller in 2005. Wex lives in Toronto with his wife Marilla,and daughter Sabina.

Michael Wex was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to a family of descendants of Rebbes of Ciechanów and Stryków. He has taught at the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan.

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Total Books: 21
Rhapsody in Schmaltz Yiddish Food and Why We Can't Stop Eating It
2016 - Rhapsody in Schmaltz Yiddish Food and Why We Can't Stop Eating It (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781250071514
ISBN-10: 1250071518
Genre: History
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Shlepping the Exile A Novel
2014 - Shlepping the Exile a Novel (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780312364632
ISBN-10: 0312364636
Genre: Literature & Fiction
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Born to Nosh Jewish Food in the Old World and the New
How to Be a Mentsh  Secrets of the Good Life from the Most Unpopular People on Earth
2010 - How to Be a Mentsh Secrets of the Good Life From the Most Unpopular People on Earth [And Not a Shmuck] (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780307398017
ISBN-10: 0307398013
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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How to Be a Mentsh
2010 - How to Be a Mentsh [and Not a Shmuck - P.S.] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780061771125
ISBN-10: 0061771120
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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The Frumkiss Family Business
2010 - The Frumkiss Family Business (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780307397768
ISBN-10: 0307397769
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How to Be a Mentsh  and Not a Shmuck
2009 - How to Be a Mentsh and Not a Shmuck [Larger Print] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780061885891
ISBN-10: 0061885894
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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Born to Kvetch Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods
2009 - Born to Kvetch Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780285638563
ISBN-10: 0285638564
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Just Say Nu Yiddish for Every Occasion
2008 - Just Say Nu Yiddish for Every Occasion [When English Just Won't Do - P.S.] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780061657320
ISBN-10: 0061657328
Genre: Reference
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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Born to Kvetch
2007 - Born to Kvetch [Larger Print] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780061340840
ISBN-10: 0061340847
Genre: Reference
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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The Adventure of Micah Mushmelon Boy Talmudist
2007 - The Adventure of Micah Mushmelon Boy Talmudist [Novella Series] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780978280628
ISBN-10: 0978280628
Genre: Literature & Fiction
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Born to Kvetch 2008 DayToDay Calendar
2007 - Born to Kvetch 2008 Daytoday Calendar (Other)
ISBN-13: 9780789316097
ISBN-10: 0789316099
Genres: Humor & Entertainment, Calendars
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Born to Kvetch Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods
2006 - Born to Kvetch Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods [P.S.] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780061132179
ISBN-10: 0061132179
Genres: History, Reference
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 15

Shlepping the Exile
2006 - Shlepping the Exile (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780889625426
ISBN-10: 0889625425
  • Currently 1/5 Stars.
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Born To Kvetch CD Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods
2006 - Born to Kvetch Cd Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (Audio CD)
ISBN-13: 9780061131226
ISBN-10: 0061131229
Genres: Reference, Books on CD
  • Currently 1/5 Stars.
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Born to Kvetch  Yiddish Language and Culture in All Its Moods
2005 - Born to Kvetch Yiddish Language and Culture in All Its Moods (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780312307417
ISBN-10: 0312307411
Genres: History, Reference
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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Die Abenteuer des Micah Mushmelon kindlicher Talmudist
2005 - Die Abenteuer Des Micah Mushmelon Kindlicher Talmudist (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9783803125057
ISBN-10: 3803125057
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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