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Book Review of Bread Givers

Bread Givers
Bread Givers
Author: Anzia Yezierska
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


i read this for a course on early 20th century American women's history. after i finished it, i realized it is one of those books i would have valued whether or not it was on a required texts lists. it's painful, frustrating and heartbreaking but also powerful and inspiring. even if your family has always been on solid financial footings and you agree with every decision your parents have made, you'll find connections and resonances with Yezierska's commitment to living a full life and finding a way to balance the obligations of family with the need for self identification.