The Promised Land

Being a Jew in Russia at the end of the 19th century was not easy at all. Jews were persecuted because of their religion. So the Jews found comfort in their ancient traditions. When Mary Antin's father decided that keeping to his traditions did not suit him anymore, he found no place in Russia. So he emigrated to America with his family. Life was not easy, though as a child, Mary describes life in Boston as almost perfect. A smart and dignified girl, Mary takes the good things in anything and writes her autobiography with a smile.
When you listen to Bridget reading this wonderful book, you can almost feel Mary Antin's trials and joys.
(Summary by Stav Nisser) (10 hr 13 min)

Chapters

Introduction	7:38	Read by Bridget Gaige
Within the Pale	48:28	Read by Bridget Gaige
Children of the Law	21:52	Read by Bridget Gaige
Both Their Houses	28:37	Read by Bridget Gaige
Daily Bread	31:32	Read by Bridget Gaige
I Remember	55:05	Read by Bridget Gaige
The Tree of Knowledge	43:54	Read by Bridget Gaige
The Boundaries Stretch	43:20	Read by Bridget Gaige
The Exodus	29:26	Read by Bridget Gaige
The Promised Land	44:01	Read by Bridget Gaige
Initiation	26:54	Read by Bridget Gaige
"My Country"	31:53	Read by Bridget Gaige
Miracles	17:49	Read by Bridget Gaige
A Child's Paradise	19:43	Read by Bridget Gaige
Manna	20:19	Read by Bridget Gaige
Tarnished Laurels	15:47	Read by Bridget Gaige
Dover Street	24:41	Read by Bridget Gaige
The Landlady	30:57	Read by Bridget Gaige
The Burning Bush	25:54	Read by Bridget Gaige
A Kingdom in the Slums	36:03	Read by Bridget Gaige
The Heritage	10:03	Read by Bridget Gaige

Reviews

this lady had a lot of chutzpah

(4.5 stars)

adam

An enlightening account of what it was like for Jewish immigrants from Russia coming to America. I found this to be a very valuable listen. Thank you.

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

well read..... a must here for immigrant and native generations whoe for parents came here.