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Hands of Gold: One Man's Quest to find the Silver Lining in Misfortune
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Thanks for your honest feedback. I'm sorry it fell flat for you. Yes, it was written by a poor old man from a different country, so the language is in
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Sofia Marie's review
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Hands of Gold: One Man's Quest to find the Silver Lining in Misfortune (New Jewish Fiction):
"Robbins turned her grandfather's cassette tapes into a novel that feels like a conversation with someone you wish you had known. Sam Fox is flawed, funny, and achingly human. This is a family saga that earns every tear and every laugh.
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Esti's review
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Hands of Gold: One Man's Quest to find the Silver Lining in Misfortune (New Jewish Fiction):
"Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, heartfelt story, based on his own written journal, complied and written by his granddaughter, just WOW! And the list of Yiddish phrases at the end of the book was great!"
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Liora Davies's review
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Hands of Gold: One Man's Quest to find the Silver Lining in Misfortune (New Jewish Fiction):
"Robbins paints history with intimate brushstrokes, blending the horrors of war-torn Europe with the hope and promise of America. Sam’s journey from surviving Auschwitz to saving hundreds of lives in a factory decades later is both heartbreaking and i"
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| A sweet, wholesome young adult story told by a skilled writer and teacher. So many endearing lessons in this book about conquering fear, learning to navigate heartache, standing up to bullies, and appreciating family and friends. The storyteller live ...more | |
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