Tag: Memoir

Winter Vigil is a memoir written by Steve Kogan that was published posthumously by his widow, Carol Rusoff.
Amos Oz's memoir, A Tale of Love and Darkness, was able to re-endeared him to readers around the world, despite its uneven literary texture and lack of structure.
Natan Sharansky, an activist, politician, and former chairman of the Jewish Agency, has released a new book titled "Never Alone: Prison, Politics, and My People."
The text discusses the experiences of a biracial Jewish woman who faced racism and ignorance within Jewish spaces, including being mistaken for the help and treated as an outsider in both black and Jewish communities.
Alan Zweibel, a renowned comedy writer known for his work with stars like Steve Martin and Billy Crystal, reflects on his extensive career in his latest book, "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier."
Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing," which was initially canceled by Hachette following objections from staff and Allen's children, has been quietly released by a new publisher, Arcade Publishing.
The publication of Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing" by Hachette Book Group was canceled after about 75 staff members protested, leading to a spontaneous walkout in response to the controversial decision to release the book.
The text describes the author's deep connection to New York City, particularly his father's stories of Jewish Brooklyn and its gangster legends.
Melanie Phillips' memoir "Guardian Angel" delves into her upbringing in postwar Britain, depicting a complex family dynamic where a strong but frail mother and a passive father shape her worldview.
Renowned hockey broadcaster Stan Fischler, known as The Hockey Maven, is retiring at 86 after a long career covering the New York Islanders, Rangers, and New Jersey Devils.
Lorna Levy, a trade unionist and anti-Apartheid activist, shares her journey in the memoir "Radical Engagements: A Life in Exile," highlighting her activism that began in 1950s Johannesburg and led to decades in exile from South Africa.
Lorna Levy, a trade unionist and anti-Apartheid activist, shares her story in the memoir "Radical Engagements: A Life in Exile."
In episode 122 of Leaving the Nest, Tova Mirvis discusses her memoir, "The Book of Separation," detailing her choice to leave Modern Orthodox Judaism, a community she depicted in her novels.
Roz Chast, a renowned cartoonist at the New Yorker, is known for her slice-of-life reflections on relationships, midlife crises, and New York urban living with a blend of wisdom and warmth.
The Winter 2018 edition of "Letters" touches on various topics.
Romain Gary, a Lithuanian Jew who considered himself a quintessential Frenchman, led a remarkable life filled with self-invention and multiple personas.
Ilana Kurshan's memoir, "If All the Seas Were Ink," details her seven-year journey studying daf yomi in Jerusalem, intertwining personal experiences like failed relationships, remarriage, and the birth of children with Talmudic teachings.
In his memoir "No Country For Jewish Liberals," journalist Larry Derfner reflects on his and Israel's ideological evolution since his move to Israel in 1985.
Saul Friedländer's memoirs, "When Memory Comes" and "Where Memory Leads," delve into his experience as a Holocaust survivor and his struggles with memory, identity, and trauma.
Sarah Kreimer, an Israeli-American activist, recently released her memoir delving into the challenges and progress of Jewish-Arab dialogue in Israel over the past 35 years.
Primo Levi, a chemist and writer, is renowned for his Holocaust memoir "If This Is a Man," detailing his time in Auschwitz.
Dr. Nir Arielli discusses the intriguing life of his great aunt, Leah Trachtman-Palchan, who was a Communist activist deported from British-ruled Palestine to the Soviet Union, only to later rediscover her Zionism.
The Red Apple Rest was a beloved roadside restaurant in Southfields, N.Y., where travelers stopped on their way to the Catskills, serving over a million customers a year at its peak in the 1950s.
Martin Greenfield is a renowned figure in mens fashion, having tailored suits for top personalities like President Obama and celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Johnny Depp.
"Between My Father and the Old Fool: A Holocaust Memoir" by Maier Cahan, adapted by Yosef Neumark, delves into Cahan's personal Holocaust experiences and his internal struggle with faith, represented by the metaphorical Old Fool.