Every Soul Hath Its Song

By Fannie Hurst

Book Overview

Every soul hath its song explores the life and aspirations of an immigrant family as they face the challenges of American life and the pursuit of personal dreams, especially centered on travel and ambition. The story delves into the tensions between family members living in a cramped city apartment, where desires and disappointments collide. Early on, the family s daily interactions reveal the younger sister s longing to travel abroad, igniting a mix of banter, tension, and hope among the siblings. The clash between what they wish for and what life permits shapes their emotional landscape, drawing out questions of identity, belonging, and societal expectation. As the family debates topics like travel, social status, and personal goals, their exchanges expose deeper layers of frustration, love, and humor, hinting at the emotional journeys each character must navigate. These early chapters lay the groundwork for a narrative rich in emotional conflict and personal discovery, focusing on the complexities of balancing individual ambition with family loyalty and the constraints of their social reality.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371463732
• ISBN13: 9789371463737
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"