Out of the Pale - Couverture souple

Cherniak, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798295573170

Editeur : Robert Cherniak, 2026

Synopsis

Out of the Pale is a powerful historical memoir that traces the life of a young Jewish man growing up under the crushing weight of antisemitism in Eastern Europe between 1772 and 1917.

Set primarily in the small Polish town of Siemiatycze, then under Czarist Russian rule-the book vividly portrays daily Jewish life inside the Pale of Settlement. Through intimate family stories, the narrative explores poverty, religious tradition, political oppression, and the constant threat of violence faced by Jewish communities. From childhood education in Cheder to forced labor, military conscription, and brutal encounters with occupying forces, the story reveals how survival often depended on courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice.

As World War I reshapes Europe and antisemitism intensifies, the protagonist is forced to make a life-or-death decision: remain trapped in a hostile land or attempt a dangerous escape. His journey takes him through Poland, Austria, Belgium, and finally across the Atlantic to the United States-an odyssey marked by fear, resilience, and hope.

Written with honesty and historical detail, Out of the Pale is both a personal family history and a broader account of Jewish endurance during one of Europe's darkest eras. It is a testament to the human spirit and the pursuit of freedom against overwhelming odds. Out of the Pale - Final File (1)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Robert Cherniak
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798295573170
• Reliure: Copertina flessibile
• Nombre de pages: 58
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible