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I'm looking for books about Eastern European (bonus points for Russian and/or Jewish) immigrants in America (preferably New York or the North East). Something like Portnoy's Complaint, Gary Shteyngart or some sort of Woody Allen-esque personality. SoI'm looking for books about Eastern European (bonus points for Russian and/or Jewish) immigrants in America (preferably New York or the North East). Something like Portnoy's Complaint, Gary Shteyngart or some sort of Woody Allen-esque personality. Something about troubles assimilating, overbearing parents, identity, etc. Can be humorous or heartfelt. ...more
VanshI reccommend Alfred Adler. Not exactly the book you're looking for however he did move to America shortly before WW2 as he was a Jew. His philosophicaI reccommend Alfred Adler. Not exactly the book you're looking for however he did move to America shortly before WW2 as he was a Jew. His philosophical work gives excellent insights on many struggles you've described, and then some...more
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