{"product_id":"the-promised-land-mary-antin-9781528702782","title":"The Promised Land","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis compelling autobiography narrates the story of immigration rights activist Mary Antin, and her enlightening journey from early life in Russia to her migration and Americanisation in late nineteenth-century USA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e is an introspective first-hand account of life as a Jewish American immigrant. Mary Antin was just 12-years-old when she arrived in Boston with her family and she underwent a great deal of change and development before she could call the USA her home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntin's autobiography details how the young Jewish girl escaped Czarist Russia and adapted to an entirely new culture and lifestyle. Antin explores her memories of public school and accompanies powerful historical context with hard-hitting political commentary. \u003ci\u003eThe Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e is one person's story, but speaks for the millions who have had all too similar experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis gripping volume includes fascinating chapters such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e- Children of the Law\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Daily Bread\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- The Exodus\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- The Initiation\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'My Country'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- A Child's Paradise\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in a new edition, Read \u0026amp; Co. Books have republished this illuminating autobiography for a new generation of readers. \u003ci\u003eThe Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read for those interested in the history of immigration rights and for fans of Mary Antin's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary Antin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1528702786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781528702782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brilliant Women - Read \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e50683 \/ Promised Land\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mary Antin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439590125823,"sku":"9781528702782","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e9e15e25-1f43-4a66-8431-af8855374339.jpg?v=1777178528","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-promised-land-mary-antin-9781528702782","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}