A Suitable Husband Author:S.B. Lerner In 1930s Poland, the economy is crumbling, the government is in chaos, and Jewish groups argue over how best to deal with the worsening situation. Among them are the Guardsmen, daring and organized young Zionists who are determined to start a new life in Palestine. A Suitable Husband brings this vibrant period alive with the story of Bianca Lieb... more »er, caught between the pressure to marry Alex, the intelligent but staid doctor presented by the matchmaker, and Wolf, the intrepid Zionist leader who can help her get to Palestine. PRAISE FOR A SUITABLE HUSBAND "I loved this book...a beautifully written coming of age story that touches both the heart and mind. A must for all readers of Historical Fiction."." Mommy's Reading Too, Blog "This novel is well worth reading... The author captures the essence of the lives of young Jews searching for a better life... torn between tradition and modernity... The coming slaughter is always present in the mind of the reader; you almost want to shout, ?get out?. Fred A. Lazin, Professor Emeritus, Ben Gurion University of the Negev "...S.B. Lerner has created people we care about, as we learn about pre World War II Poland through the eyes of a Jewish family... " - Peggy O'Hanlon, Port Washington Public Library "...A stunning portrayal of the changing social and political climate of 1930s Poland ..." -Les Edgerton, author of nine novels including Just Like That and Hooked« less