About the book
This book tells the stories of the Jewish women who came of age in Brownsville, Brooklyn, in the 1940s and 1950s. Through in-depth interviews with more than forty women, Carole Bell Ford explores the choices these women made and the boundaries within which they made them, offering fresh insights into the culture and values of Jewish women in the postwar period. Not content to remain in the past, The Girls is also a story of women who live in the present, who lead fulfilling lives even as they struggle to adjust to changes in American society that conflict with their own values and that have profoundly affected the lives of their children and grandchildren.
Editions of The Girls
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791443637
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791443644
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438403007
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This book tells the stories of the Jewish women who came of age in Brownsville, Brooklyn, in the 1940s and 1950s. Through in-depth interviews with more than forty women, Carole Bell Ford explores the choices these women made and the boundaries within which they made them, offering fresh insights into the culture and values of Jewish women in the postwar period. Not content to remain in the past, The Girls is also a story of women who live in the present, who lead fulfilling lives even as they struggle to adjust to changes in American society that conflict with their own values and that have profoundly affected the lives of their children and grandchildren.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Girls about?
This book tells the stories of the Jewish women who came of age in Brownsville, Brooklyn, in the 1940s and 1950s. Through in-depth interviews with more than forty women, Carole Bell Ford explores the choices these women made and the boundaries within which they made them, offering fresh insights into the culture and values of Jewish women in the postwar period. Not content to remain in the past, The Girls is also a story of women who live in the present, who lead fulfilling lives even as they struggle to adjust to changes in American society that conflict with their own values and that have profoundly affected the lives of their children and grandchildren.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Girls?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups > Gender studies: women and girls
Where can I read a sample of The Girls?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791443637
How long is The Girls and how many pages does it have?
The Girls has 248 page(s)
Is The Girls part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Modern Jewish Literature and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Girls?
Carole Bell Ford
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Girls is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791443637) and paperback(ISBN 9780791443644) and pdf(ISBN 9781438403007)
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