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Tag: Newark

0 Communities Culture

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Oct

Gershon, a hopeful investor, anxiously heads to a sheriff's sale to bid on a property in Newark, despite heavy traffic and nervousness about the outcome.

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Getting Out from Under: The Philip Roth Story

Judith Shulevitz in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Jun 2021

Philip Roth: The Biography by Blake Bailey examines the life of renowned novelist Philip Roth, particularly his efforts to shape his own narrative.

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Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jun 2020

Benjamin Taylor's memoir, "Not a Nice Boy," explores the complex and sometimes contradictory character of the acclaimed writer Philip Roth.

0 Television/Film History

‘The Plot Against America’ is truer than even Philip Roth knew

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Mar 2020

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth, both the novel and the subsequent HBO miniseries, explores an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a sympathizer with Nazis, becomes President of the United States in 1940.

0 Literature Culture

A Philip Roth Bonus Minisode

Unorthodox · 5 Jun 2018

This episode of Unorthodox features a discussion about the literary legacy and complex Jewish identity of the late Philip Roth, exploring his influence on both literature and Jewish culture.

0 Literature Art

Paul Auster Humanizes Dread in New Book

Forward · 22 Sep 2012

Paul Auster's latest book, "Winter Journal," delves into his personal history, covering themes of aging, death, and love, particularly focusing on his mother's passing.