Book details: THE BAMBOO CRADLE: A JEWISH FATHER'S STORY.
$US 100.00
Schwartzbaum, Avraham.
THE BAMBOO CRADLE: A JEWISH FATHER'S STORY.
Binding: Hardback
Jerusalem and New York: Feldheim, 1989. Paper; 8vo. 248 pages. Second, revised edition. Attractively designed book with French flaps and bright-red cover with photographs of the author with his daughter on the front. Illustrated with photographs. Glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish terms. "This heartwarming, true story, filled with humor and pathos, joy, frustration and ultimately, fulfillment, describes the providential chain of events that leads the Schwartzbaums from the discovery of a Chinese infant to the discovery of their Jewish heritage. Along the way, they also discover that the burdens and obligations of authentic Judaism are outweighed by its myriad benefits. " SUBJECT (S) Jews -- United States -- Biography. Jews -- United States -- Return to Orthodox Judaism. Foundlings -- Taiwan -- Biography. Jewish converts. Proselytizing -- Judaism. Conversion -- Judaism. Flyleaf has damage to upper right-hand corner where an attempt was made to remove a name. Very good condition. (AM-4)
Stock number:15831.