Against the Current: Simple Chapters from a Complex Life by Edward Alfred Steiner
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"Against the Current: Simple Chapters from a Complex Life" by Edward Alfred Steiner is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author's reflections and experiences as he navigates his identity as a Jewish immigrant, delving into themes of race, religion, and personal growth. Steiner shares his complex childhood and young adulthood marked by cultural intersections and the search for belonging. The opening of the memoir introduces the
author's early years, particularly his feelings surrounding the name "Uri," given to him by servants, which he initially resented. Through a vivid story narrated by his mother, readers glimpse the fears and turmoil of Steiner’s family life, including the impact of war and illness. The tales of his childhood interactions with children of different races, along with the pressures and expectations placed on him as he grew, set a poignant stage for his further reflections on identity, acceptance, and the multifaceted nature of his upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Steiner, Edward Alfred, 1866-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Against the Current: Simple Chapters from a Complex Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Steiner, Edward Alfred, 1866-1956 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41756 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41756-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Last Update | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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