My mother's son: a novel
"Hirshberg's debut novel packs both emotional punch and a vivid portrait of Jewish American life in post-WWII Boston. . . . Readers will find connections here to Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and to Saul Bellow's classic The Adventures of Augie March." —Booklist (ALA), starred review
Shortlisted, Historical Fiction, Best Book Awards, 2020 American Book Fest
"This amazing mosaic of fact and fiction will hold readers in its grip from the first to last page." —Library Journal, starred review
Winner, Independent Press Award 2019 Literary Fiction
Gold Medal Winner, Best Regional Fiction, 2018 Independent Press Awards
Winner, Best Regional Fiction, 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards
Winner, NYC Big Book Award in two categories: 2018 Historical Fiction and Debut Fiction
Winner, Three CIPA EVVY Awards: 2019 Literary Fiction First Place; 2019 Historical Fiction Second Place; 2019 Debut Fiction Second place
My Mother's Son, the meticulously-crafted debut novel from David Hirshberg, is a story told by a radio raconteur revisiting his past in post-World War II Boston, the playground and battleground for two brothers whose lives are transformed by discoveries they never could have imagined. From the opening line of the book, "When you're a kid, they don't always tell you the truth," the stage is set for this riveting coming-of-age story that plays out against the backdrop of the Korean War, the aftermath of the Holocaust, the polio epidemic, the relocation of a baseball team, and the shenanigans of politicians and businessmen. Hirshberg deftly weaves together events, characters, and clues and creates a rich tapestry of betrayal, persecution, death, loyalty, and unconditional love that resonates with today's America.
Brothers
Brothers -- Fiction
Electronic books
Families
Families -- Fiction
Fiction
Historical fiction
Jews
Jews -- United States -- Fiction
Literature
Nineteen fifties
Nineteen fifties -- Fiction
Radio talk show hosts
Radio talk show hosts -- Fiction
Reminiscing in old age
Reminiscing in old age -- Fiction
9781941493236
9781666145137
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Grouping Author | david hirshberg |
Grouping Category | book |
Grouping Language | English (eng) |
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Last Indexed | 2023-05-31 02:27:13AM |
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North Natomas
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North Natomas
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"Hirshberg's debut novel packs both emotional punch and a vivid portrait of Jewish American life in post-WWII Boston. . . . Readers will find connections here to Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and to Saul Bellow's classic The Adventures of Augie March." —Booklist (ALA), starred review
Shortlisted, Historical Fiction, Best Book Awards, 2020 American Book Fest
"This amazing mosaic of fact and fiction will hold readers in its grip from the first to last page." —Library Journal, starred review
Winner, Independent Press Award 2019 Literary Fiction
Gold Medal Winner, Best Regional Fiction, 2018 Independent Press Awards
Winner, Best Regional Fiction, 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards
Winner, NYC Big Book Award in two categories: 2018 Historical Fiction and Debut Fiction
Winner, Three CIPA EVVY Awards: 2019 Literary Fiction First Place; 2019 Historical Fiction Second Place; 2019 Debut Fiction Second place
My Mother's Son, the meticulously-crafted debut novel from David Hirshberg, is a story told by a radio raconteur revisiting his past in post-World War II Boston, the playground and battleground for two brothers whose lives are transformed by discoveries they never could have imagined. From the opening line of the book, "When you're a kid, they don't always tell you the truth," the stage is set for this riveting coming-of-age story that plays out against the backdrop of the Korean War, the aftermath of the Holocaust, the polio epidemic, the relocation of a baseball team, and the shenanigans of politicians and businessmen. Hirshberg deftly weaves together events, characters, and clues and creates a rich tapestry of betrayal, persecution, death, loyalty, and unconditional love that resonates with today's America.
eAudiobook
eBook
Books
eBook
9781941493229
9781941493236
North Natomas
Pocket-Greenhaven
2018
2021
Fig Tree Books LLC
Mandel Vilar Press
Tantor Media, Inc
Brothers -- Fiction
Electronic books
Families -- Fiction
Historical fiction
Jews -- United States -- Fiction
Nineteen fifties -- Fiction
Radio talk show hosts -- Fiction
Reminiscing in old age -- Fiction
My mother's son : a novel / David Hirshberg
My mother's son : a novel [electronic resource] / David Hirshberg
My mother's son [electronic resource] / David Hirshberg
Electronic books
Families
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Jews
Literature
Nineteen fifties
Radio talk show hosts
Reminiscing in old age
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