The Takeaway Men
A Novel
by Meryl Ain
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Pub Date 4 Aug 2020 | Archive Date 31 Aug 2020
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Description
Advance Praise
“At a time when the darkness of the Holocaust is being whitewashed, Meryl Ain’s remarkable debut novel illuminates the postwar Jewish American landscape like a truth-seeking torch. An emotionally rich and lovingly told saga of survivors, with great sensitivity to what was lost, buried, and resurrected.”
―Thane Rosenbaum, author of The Golems of Gotham, Second Hand Smoke, and Elijah Visible
“In The Takeaway Men, Meryl Ain tells a gripping story of lives intertwined and shaped by the horrors of the Holocaust and its aftermath. With sensitivity and compassion she makes her characters come alive and remain in our heads and our hearts long after the novel ends. A powerful read!”
―Francine Klagsbrun, author of Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781684630479 |
| PRICE | US$16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 264 |
Featured Reviews
Sydney L, Reviewer
First and foremost, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Meryl Ain has compiled a colorful cast of characters against the backdrop of Jewish refugees trying to find a future in Queens during the 1950’s-60’s. Secrets, lies and coverups are attached to the characters all with the intent of protecting the younger generation.
What I love most about this book is how different each character is....from a father who lost his whole family in the Holocaust and despite moving to the US, cannot let go or talk about the last. A mother who completely covered up her true identity as a savior and a hero to take care of her husband. Fraternal twins who couldn’t be more different yet confide only in each other. It’s hard to sum up this story without spoiling it.
The title and the abrupt ending are my only issues with an incredible story. I’m not quite sure how the title relates to the story but that might come to me as I continue to think about it. For me, it ended suddenly. I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I wanted more so Ms.Ain...mission accomplished!
Thank you NetGalley for the early copy!
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