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Chains Around the Grass
Chains Around the Grass
Author: Naomi Ragen
Set in the 1950's in New York City, CHAINS AROUND THE GRASS is a portrait of a Jewish-American family that glows with affection, tenderness, and courage when tragedy changes the lives of all who are left behind. A passionately personal and heartfelt book, based heavily on autobiographical material, this is the book Ms. Ragen says that she became...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781902881829
ISBN-10: 1902881826
Publication Date: 9/2003
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Toby Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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A beutiful, heartwarming story.
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This is the second novel of Ragen's that I've read and I have the same criticism this time; she is just too melodramatic and soap-opera in tone for my liking. Sorry, Ms. Ragen--I appreciate good Jewish-themed literature, being Jewish myself, but this just doesn't do it for me.
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Any Naomi Ragen fan will be thrilled to read this book. Semi autobiographical account of growing up and "finding yourself" and understanding those around you.


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