Book description
A broad overview of the experience of the Jewish people in America. The opening chapter briefly covers 5,000 years of Jewish history to provide a context for understanding the waves of immigration to America. A subject organization highlights the contributions of many famous American Jewish people to such fields as law, politics, finance, creative arts. While not as in depth as Milton Meltzer’s Taking Root: Jewish Immigrants in American, this gives good, basic information in a readily – accessible format. The bibliography may lead interested students to read further. The book is well indexed, and clear plentiful photographs enhance the text.
