The author describes growing up in Montreal, recounts the interest in emigrating to Israel among his peers, and visits those who actually emigrated to find out what their lives are like today
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Book Description:
The hilarious, devious and touching story of an unruly life - this wonderful new novel by the award-winning author of SOLOMON GURSKY WAS HERE, is a virtuoso performance by a master.
About the Author:
Mordecai Richler is the author of ten successful novels-including Barney's Version (1997), Solomon Gursky Was Here (1989), Cocksure (1968) and The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1959)-as well as numerous screenplays, essays, children's books and several works of non-fiction. His most recent book is On Snooker (July 28th, 2001). He is the recipient of dozens of literary awards, among them two Governor General's Awards, The Giller Prize and The Commonwealth Writers Prize. He was made a Companion of the Order of Canada in 2001, only several months before his death on July 3rd, 2001.
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- PublisherAlfred a Knopf Inc
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0679436103
- ISBN 13 9780679436102
- BindingHardcover
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