Book Reviews of Bread Givers

i read this for a course on early 20th century American women's history. after i finished it, i realized it is one of those books i would have valued whether or not it was on a required texts lists. it's painful, frustrating and heartbreaking but also powerful and inspiring. even if your family has always been on solid financial footings and you agree with every decision your parents have made, you'll find connections and resonances with Yezierska's commitment to living a full life and finding a way to balance the obligations of family with the need for self identification.

Fantastic, exuberant story about one littleJewish girlbeat the matchmaking system and got the education she dreamed of. This is one of the best books about the issues inherent in marriage and life I have ever read yet. Very touching and real!

great book on what it meant to be a Jewish immigrant in the early 20th century

A young Jewish immigrant breaks away from traditional roles in the 1920's. Set in NY- some very archetypal characters. A good read, a bit depressing or uplifting depending on whether you percieve the stereotypes or embrace the story of an independent woman.

The struggle of the Jewish immigrants.

THIS BOOK WAS RECOMMENDED IN "A YEAR OF READING". THE SUBJECT MATTER--GRUELLING POVERTY EXPERIENCED BY IMMIGRANTS IN NYC IN THE FIRST DECADES OF 20TH CENTURY. THE READING EXPERIENCE--A RIVETTING TALE, YOU CAN'T PUT DOWN. THE READER IS QUICKLY ABSORBED INTO SARA'S LIFE. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT REALLY MATTERS. WONDERFUL BOOK FOR ADULTS AND THOUGHTFUL TEENS.

One of the books that I would have never discovered if it wasn't required reading for English class. Great description of the American immigrant experience.

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