By Bread Alone

By Isaac Kahn Friedman and Katherine Hood McCormick

Book Overview

By Bread Alone is a novel written by I. K. Friedman. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a Jewish immigrant named Isaac Reznikoff. Isaac arrives in New York City with nothing but the clothes on his back and a determination to make a better life for himself. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, including poverty, discrimination, and the harsh realities of life in the city, Isaac manages to build a successful career as a baker. He opens his own bakery and becomes known for his delicious bread, which becomes a staple in the community. As Isaac's business grows, so does his family. He marries and has children, and the novel explores the challenges of balancing work, family, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Along the way, Isaac must confront his own beliefs and values, as well as the changing world around him. By Bread Alone is a powerful and moving story about the immigrant experience, family, and the pursuit of happiness. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century America and explores universal themes that are still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163800066
• ISBN13: 9781163800065
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"