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Marguerite: Journey of a Sephardic Woman

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The text is punctuated with family pictures, recipes for Mediterranean-style dinners, sweets and holiday fare that describe the family's story.

A valuable addition to the short list of titles on the subject. The section on life in the United States offers a rich description of a struggling family going through all of the vicissitudes and joys of life.

She has documented the rich and beautiful life of a loved one who touched so many people. Stein illustrates in glowing detail not only who the Sephardic Jews are, but how they differ from other Jews and how they got from medieval Spain to the Balkans. One of the most interesting aspects of the book is the frequent use of Ladino (Judeo-Espanyol dialect), sayings in which Marguerite doled out her advice, wisdom or outlook on life. The sayings not only give the reader a sense of the protagonist, but also of the culture.

In "Marguerite," the details of the lifestyle and feelings of the people brought new meaning to the facts as well as serving as a good history refresher. Thank you for sharing, you enriched my life.