Meet Eli, Midge, Ira, and Adam Jacobs—a middle class Jewish family from San Diego, suddenly plunked down in a small town in the midst of the Ozarks of Arkansas. Their unseemly residency, where no Jews had gone before, generates a variety of obstacles and challenges for the family. While desperately attempting to obtain acceptance, the family encounters such town residents as the girl of Adam’s dreams, the hairdresser who also works on pets, the tent revival preacher who encourages the attendees to speak in tongues, the town drunk who brings cat food to the Ladies’ Auxiliary potluck, and the reclusive neighbor lady who’s the area’s major moonshine supplier. Ultimately, Adam’s galvanization of the citizens in defense of a friend in need, Ira’s Halloween discovery of the true fabric of the town, Midge’s increasing efforts to assimilate her ways into Ozark culture and Eli’s tragic death followed by the revelation of the mysteries of his past, all result in a scenario never anticipated for the Jacobs family—A Perfect Fit!
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What if a middle class Jewish family from San Diego was suddenly plunked down in a small town in the midst of the Ozarks of Arkansas? A sort of Green Acres with matzo balls? This satire is a tale of incongruities with such underpinning issues as tolerance, familial relationships, small down dynamics, personal growth and the anguish of degenerative illness.
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After they settled themselves, Raynita asked Midge, "What do you do in San Diego?"
"For the last six months, I was a part time receptionist for Dr. Berman. He's a gynecologist."
"Really? I've never understood how that kind of a doctor can stand to look at women's privates day in and day out," Myrtis noted.
"My third husband would have jumped at the chance," Lula Faye said.
Midge smiled. "Before that I worked at a jewelry store, but I never really ended up bringing home a paycheck - just earrings. And one time I sold bedspreads out of my car to help a friend whose store was going bankrupt. I was in a typing pool for a day, but my nails got in the way." The other three nodded in total comprehension. "Let me see, I was a preschool helper for a week but too much finger paint ended up on my shoes. Oh, and I kept books for a multinational company that turned out to be a sleazy guy in Anaheim who ran a phone scam and is in federal prison now."
"You sure have had your share of employment opportunities," Raynita said.
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Having a wonderful time!,
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This review is from: A Perfect Fit (Paperback)
This satirical look at the "quirky" side of life is filled with humor and pathos, as well as a surprise around every corner. You'll have a wonderful time, regardless of whether or not you know anything about religion or the Ozarks!
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Multiculturalism?,
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This review is from: A Perfect Fit (Paperback)
To Richard A. Horwitz: Hello Richard. Happy Holidays. Enjoyed your book "A Perfect Fit". Also, attractive Cover. But first page has summary of a Jack Pransky, not you, under title of "About the Author". Please contact me, or give me your tel. #, fax #, email address. William J. Hirsch, 150 Strafford Ave., Suite 115, Wayne, PA 19087-3114, voice (610)687-7792, fax (610)687-7704, email wjha@juno.com.
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