Forged in Freedom: Shaping the Jewish-American Experience

By Norman H. Finkelstein

Book Overview

Over the past 100 years, Jewish immigrants, and their children and grandchildren, have made major contributions to our country's growth and development. In Forged in Freedom, Finkelstein brings to life 10 key turning points in history that affected both the U.S. and American Jews. It includes chapters on labor and justice, Jewish political coming-of-age, the fight against bigotry, the growth of a rich and varied U.S. culture, and the creation of uniquely American expressions of Judaism. There are 65 black and white photos and over 20 feature boxes throughout, as well as a glossary, a timeline of key events, bibliography, notes, and index.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827607482
• ISBN13: 9780827607484
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

A great introduction to American Jewish History

This is book is an excellent book for anyone interested in receiving an in-depth introduction to American Jewish History. Finkelstein utilizes his anecdotes in a fashion that allows the reader to understand the significance of major events in the lives of average American Jews. The book illustrates American Jewish life from the good through the bad.An excellent read for anyone wanting to know about key, unknown events.