The Promised Land
Being a Jew in Russia at the end of the 19th century was not easy at all. Jews were persecuted because of their religion. So the Jews found comfort in their ancient traditions. When Mary Antin's father decided that keeping to his traditions did not suit him anymore, he found no place in Russia. So he emigrated to America with his family. Life was not easy, though as a child, Mary describes life in Boston as almost perfect. A smart and dignified girl, Mary takes the good things in anything and writes her autobiography with a smile.
When you listen to Bridget reading this wonderful book, you can almost feel Mary Antin's trials and joys.
(Summary by Stav Nisser)
Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | Introduction | Bridget Gaige |
00:07:38 |
| Play 01 | Within the Pale | Bridget Gaige |
00:48:28 |
| Play 02 | Children of the Law | Bridget Gaige |
00:21:52 |
| Play 03 | Both Their Houses | Bridget Gaige |
00:28:37 |
| Play 04 | Daily Bread | Bridget Gaige |
00:31:32 |
| Play 05 | I Remember | Bridget Gaige |
00:55:05 |
| Play 06 | The Tree of Knowledge | Bridget Gaige |
00:43:54 |
| Play 07 | The Boundaries Stretch | Bridget Gaige |
00:43:20 |
| Play 08 | The Exodus | Bridget Gaige |
00:29:26 |
| Play 09 | The Promised Land | Bridget Gaige |
00:44:01 |
| Play 10 | Initiation | Bridget Gaige |
00:26:54 |
| Play 11 | "My Country" | Bridget Gaige |
00:31:53 |
| Play 12 | Miracles | Bridget Gaige |
00:17:49 |
| Play 13 | A Child's Paradise | Bridget Gaige |
00:19:43 |
| Play 14 | Manna | Bridget Gaige |
00:20:19 |
| Play 15 | Tarnished Laurels | Bridget Gaige |
00:15:47 |
| Play 16 | Dover Street | Bridget Gaige |
00:24:41 |
| Play 17 | The Landlady | Bridget Gaige |
00:30:57 |
| Play 18 | The Burning Bush | Bridget Gaige |
00:25:54 |
| Play 19 | A Kingdom in the Slums | Bridget Gaige |
00:36:03 |
| Play 20 | The Heritage | Bridget Gaige |
00:10:03 |