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Maxwell Street: Survival in a Bazaar

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I enjoyed reading this. It brought back places and times that no longer exist. I loved working there on weekends with my father and uncle. I even found my father's picture in it.

Ira Berkow's Maxwell Street,about Chicago's 'Jewish Bazaar' and the famous and not so famous characters that spent time there has to be one of the handful of

really special books ever written;pound for pound or otherwise.

I received a copy of it for a graduation present and continually reread Berkow's interviews and stories.Chicago is a city that doesn't make too many mistakes,but the sad dismantelling of Maxwell Street over the past century was a biggie.Rest in Peace.

very interesting stories on everybody from paul muni to adm. hyman rickover. All from maxwell st. Probably only a chicagoan can appreciate these entertaining stories on the famous and not so famous

This book was very entertaining, especially for a former Chicagoan. Mr. Berkow has a great story telling ability. It's a sad fact that what I, my grandparents, parents, sibling, and my sons experienced in that unique section of Chicago will never be a part of my grandson's life. It was not only an adventure, but also a learning experience all rolled into one. Mr. Berkow was able to bring me back to those fun times. I'll be letting my grandson borrow the book!