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Liberty's Poet: Emma Lazarus

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I want to thank H.S. Moore for this writing. In her work, Liberty's Poet, Emma Lazarus, I was privileged to learn about a young Jewish girl living, in the 19th century in New York City, who had a true gift from God in penning words.
The famous poem, "The New Colossus," that is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty was written by her hand. I have loved those words since childhood, but not until now did I understand the deep conviction of the one who wrote them, Emma Lazarus. I had to smile as just the other day a commercial came on television quoting her words, never did they mean so much to me as they did at that moment.
I thank the author for that understanding.
Emma knew first hand the degrading humiliation of the Jewish people, those seeking refuge in the United States and the poor reaching out. Through this work I have learned what a wonderful visionary she was; I have gasped at her courage, applauded her compassion, and smiled at her victories.
In this book history is brought to life in a way that is both entertaining and a pleasure to read as well as informative.
Recommended for young and old that wish to partake of a slice of history that touched our country from shore to shore. The story of a young girl whose journey through this life left a thumb print for all generations to follow.
Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer
MidWest Book Review

Rebeccasreads recommends LIBERTY'S POET: EMMA LAZARUS for those who want to learn the poem, The New Colossus, inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, & about the life & times of the young poet who wrote those immortal lines...which we all think we know, & probably actually don't!

Written as a novel, it is a good effort for a first time writer, who is, herself, like me, an immigrant.