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Book Review of Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (P.S.)

Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (P.S.)
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This is not just a book of Yiddish phrases. It is an in-depth study of the ways that the Yiddish language has been influenced and in turn has influenced Jewish culture. Wex has a delightful way of incorporating humor, history, and serious scholarship into his narrative, so that the reader learns a ton on every page while being greatly entertained.