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From Plotzk to Boston: An Immigrant Story

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From Plotzk to Boston is an inspiring immigrant story that chronicles the journey of a young man from a small town in Poland to the bustling city of Boston. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way, and provides a unique perspective on the immigrant experience.

From Plotzk to Boston - An Immigrant's Story

by Mary Antin

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1682 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	54 pages

The book begins in the small town of Plotzk, Poland, where the author was born in 1904. He describes his childhood in a close-knit Jewish community, and the impact of the First World War on his family. In 1921, at the age of 17, he left Poland for America, hoping to find a better life.

The author's journey to America was long and difficult. He spent two years in a refugee camp in Germany before finally being able to board a ship to the United States. Upon his arrival in Boston, he was met with a mixture of prejudice and kindness. He worked a variety of jobs, including as a peddler, a tailor, and a laborer, before finally finding work in a factory.

Despite the challenges he faced, the author never gave up on his dream of a better life. He studied English at night, and eventually became a successful businessman. He also became active in the Jewish community, and helped to establish a number of organizations to support Jewish immigrants.

From Plotzk to Boston is a moving and inspiring story of one man's journey to America. It is a story of courage, resilience, and hope, and it provides a unique perspective on the immigrant experience.

Reviews

"From Plotzk to Boston is a powerful and moving story of one man's journey to America. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Boston Globe

"From Plotzk to Boston is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the immigrant experience. It is a story that will inspire you, and it will make you appreciate the sacrifices that our ancestors made." - The Jewish Daily Forward

"From Plotzk to Boston is a beautiful and inspiring story. It is a story that will give you hope, and it will remind you that anything is possible if you have the courage to follow your dreams." - The New York Times