""Children of the Emek"" is a novel written by Libbie L. Braverman. The story is set in Israel during the 1950s, shortly after the establishment of the state of Israel. It is a coming-of-age story that follows the lives of a group of young people who live in a kibbutz in the Emek Valley. The kibbutz is a collective community where everyone works together to support each other and the community as a whole. The novel explores the challenges and struggles of growing up in a communal environment, as well as the political and social issues of the time. The main character, Benny, is a teenage boy who is trying to find his place in the world and figure out his own identity. He falls in love with a girl named Rachel, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and beliefs. As the story unfolds, the characters face difficult decisions about their future and their place in Israeli society. ""Children of the Emek"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Israeli history and culture.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.
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