I found this book in a list of books to read now in the January issue of Oprah Magazine. I wasn't expecting much, but didn't have any fiction to read, so I ordered a copy from the library and was instantly drawn in. I loved the characters and the story. I liked the way the author created very interesting characters and placed them in a historical setting and made it come alive.
The story begins in Germany after WWI with a Jewish family. We follow along as the family struggles with the changes in their country and as the son, emigrates to America. It shows us what German, Jewish, and Irish immigrants had to deal with and how hard it was to start over in a new country. A good lesson now when a lot of political talk seems to be exclusionary. The title says it all "We were Strangers Once."
A well-written, very interesting story with a good reminder that most all of us are descended from people like the main characters in this book. A good lesson to keep in mind today!
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