Cherished Illusions [Paperback]

Sarah Stern (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0892216123 | ISBN-13: 978-0892216123 | Publication Date: January 13, 2012

This first novel from Sarah Stern weaves startling facts about ancient hatreds directed toward the Jewish people with a rich, detailed narrative that readers will find engrossing. Through her supple writing and an imagination rooted in truth-seeking, Stern has crafted a novel for all ages. Blends historical truths with an engaging fictional setting and characters. A fascinating story for anyone interested in the Middle East conflict.

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About the Author

Sarah Stern is the director of the Washington office for the American Jewish Congress, and a long-time advocate for Israel. Sarah was educated at Boston University, Columbia University, and earned a post-master's degree in school psychology from the Catholic University of America. She and her husband, Buddy Stein, a gastroenterologist, are the proud parents of three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Icon Publishing Group (January 13, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892216123
• ISBN-13: 978-0892216123
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,992,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time and Forgiveness, May 31, 2005

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Jonathan Groner (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cherished Illusions (Paperback)

The real subject of this fine first novel is forgiveness. When should we forgive, and whom should we forgive? The juxtaposition in this novel, set in late-20th century suburban America, of a daughter of Holocaust survivors and a daughter of a German physicist poses this question directly. Stern does an excellent job of building suspense and delivering an emotional denouement.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most recommended, April 21, 2005

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Israel Hanukoglu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cherished Illusions (Paperback)

This book starts with a simple story from daily life and develops into a captivating a novel of suspense. Within 180 pages the author has squeezed two parallel human stories that educate the reader about the thoughts and feelings of two contrasting second generations: on the one hand the offspring of a Nazi officer and on the other hand the daughter of Jewish survivors from the Holocaust. The author skillfully builds a detective story from the crossing paths of these two parallel lives within the setting of educational institutions.

The book is easy to read and follow with prose that flows. I could not leave the book until I finished it!

The book is most recommended for classes teaching about the Holocaust. The human story is good for any age from teenagers to adults.