Growing Into My Genes: A Genealogical Memoir - Softcover

Rudin, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452067481 ISBN 13: 9781452067483

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2010

Synopsis

Sensing that he is beckoned by his ancestors to help preserve their memories, the author embarks on a fascinating journey to discover more about his Eastern-European Yiddish heritage and to bring his ancestors to life. Growing up in the 40's and 50's in Detroit as the only child and grandchild of an immigrant family steeped in old country culture, his maternal grandparents became his closest friends. The portrayal of the author's idyllic childhood from the innocent perspective of a youth, creates a realistic context tinged with tenderness, pathos, and humor. Most of the reminiscences are presented in a short story format. The stories are supplemented by a useful genealogical appendix outlining the processes the author employed. The appendix also contains several historical essays focusing on the socio-political background of the period as well as an interesting essay on the history and importance of Yiddish in this culture. The unique integration of memoirs, genealogical research and historical studies enhances and enriches our ability to understand the full context of this ancestral heritage. In his case, the author was able to grasp the full significance of his family history and its profound influence on his life.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Rudin spent more than three decades as a professor and dean in Buffalo, receiving many honors, grants, and awards. His teaching and research often reflected his love of Yiddish language, literature and culture, as well as Jewish literature in general. He lectured and taught popular college courses on these subjects and published a number of related articles, including one that was published in Yiddish. After retiring, Dr. Rudin taught beginning Yiddish to adults and began the serious study of college level Yiddish. The short stories, memoirs, and genealogical studies presented in this book are natural extensions of his lifelong interest in these subjects. The author lives in Buffalo and Sarasota.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1452067481
• ISBN 13: 9781452067483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172