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Where Do I Go
New York, 1908: Leah Strives for a Better Life, But First She Must Confront Threats From a Sweatshop Owner and Local Gangsters.
For readers of Sown in Tears, Where Do I Go is the exciting sequel of Leah Peretz and her sons after they escape to New York. from Russia.
Hoping for a better life for her family, Leah toils in a grueling factory sweatshop. She might have a fighting chance with Aaron, her brother’s friend and love interest, but first she must face the horrific working conditions in the sweatshop and stand up to the neighborhood’s gangster boss to protect her son, Benny.
She fled the violence of Russia, but now she’s confronted with the forces of corruption on the Lower East Side. Everyone is looking to her for salvation. Can she be strong enough?
For readers of Sown in Tears, Where Do I Go is the exciting sequel of Leah Peretz and her sons after they escape to New York. from Russia.
Hoping for a better life for her family, Leah toils in a grueling factory sweatshop. She might have a fighting chance with Aaron, her brother’s friend and love interest, but first she must face the horrific working conditions in the sweatshop and stand up to the neighborhood’s gangster boss to protect her son, Benny.
She fled the violence of Russia, but now she’s confronted with the forces of corruption on the Lower East Side. Everyone is looking to her for salvation. Can she be strong enough?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
138 pages, Paperback
Published October 10, 2017
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About the author
Beverly Magid
6Ìýbooks308ÌýfollowersBeverly Magid, before writing her novel, was a journalist and an entertainment and celebrity PR executive, who interviewed many luminaries, including John Lennon, Jim Croce and the Monty Python gang, and as a publicist represented clients in music, tv and film, ranging from Whoopi Goldberg, John Denver and Dolly Parton to Tom Skerritt, Martin Landau, Kathy Ireland and Jacqueline Bisset.
Beverly is a longtime west coast resident but still considers herself a New Yorker. . She is an active member of Jewish World Watch, a California-based organization, which works to end genocide and is on-the-ground in Africa helping to aid and educate the victims of war atrocities.
She's a news and political junkie and supports environmental, animal and human rights issues. In her spare time, she has been mentoring elementary children in reading as well as volunteering at the Los Angeles Zoo, working with the Research Department in observing animal behavior.
Beverly is a longtime west coast resident but still considers herself a New Yorker. . She is an active member of Jewish World Watch, a California-based organization, which works to end genocide and is on-the-ground in Africa helping to aid and educate the victims of war atrocities.
She's a news and political junkie and supports environmental, animal and human rights issues. In her spare time, she has been mentoring elementary children in reading as well as volunteering at the Los Angeles Zoo, working with the Research Department in observing animal behavior.
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January 28, 2018
Where do I go, is the sequel to Sown in Tears and follows the story of Leah Peretz and her family in New York. Centred around the Jewish community, the story tells of the struggles encountered by new immigrants to survive, to keep their faith, and to gain a sense of belonging in a land that often feels alien. I particularly liked the novel's emphasis on women's equality and the industrial action taken by female factory workers, a topic that seems as pertinent today as it was in 1908. This novel flowed well and held my interest and, although, a sequel, it can easily be read as a stand alone novel. It is bound to be welcomed by those who have followed Leah's journey from Russia to the New World.
I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.
January 11, 2018
Where Do I Go is a fabulous follow up to Beverly Magid’s Sown in Tears. I enjoyed this one so much more. I loved the strength that Leah had and admired her. I found it intriguing getting a glimpse of what life was like for those living in that section of New York City in 1908. It must have been horrific for all, including children, during those times.
I highly recommend Where Do I Go. I just could not put it down until I was finished. I give it 5 plus stars.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I highly recommend Where Do I Go. I just could not put it down until I was finished. I give it 5 plus stars.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
January 28, 2018
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My original interest was piqued in this book since I love historical fiction. I haven’t read too many novels focusing on immigrants in the 1900s and the synopsis intrigued me.
The novel is set in the early 1900s on the Lower East Side of New York. The main character, Leah, is a Jewish woman who has moved to New York from Russia for a better life with new opportunities in America as most people did at that time. While she is glad for her family’s new freedom she suffers to make ends meet by working in harsh conditions.
The book is written in multiple povs giving readers different views of how immigrants felt, what they saw, and the jobs that they worked on a daily basis. There was great attention to detail, making story feel realistic. I felt that I could get a good sense of the era. I also could feel the high emotions running through these people’s minds. How would they put food on the table and provide for their family? Sweatshop bosses and greedy businessman took advantage of Leah’s family due to their naivete and lack of English skills. It was so unfair and it made me angry to know that these hard-working, kind-hearted people were being taken advantage of.
Magrid is a wonderful storyteller and pulls the reader into the story. the book is very engaging, but at times it’s also hard to read due to the harsh realities of sweat shop workers that are described in the book. Seeing Leah and her family struggle to make ends meet was heartbreaking.
Where Do I Go? is such a short book at just under 200 pages, but it still packs a powerful punch. The book makes you appreciate what you have in life and not to take it for granted. It also illustrated just how far labor laws have come since those days. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I felt the narrative was strong and I was invested in the character’s stories.
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours in exchange for a fair and honest review.
My original interest was piqued in this book since I love historical fiction. I haven’t read too many novels focusing on immigrants in the 1900s and the synopsis intrigued me.
The novel is set in the early 1900s on the Lower East Side of New York. The main character, Leah, is a Jewish woman who has moved to New York from Russia for a better life with new opportunities in America as most people did at that time. While she is glad for her family’s new freedom she suffers to make ends meet by working in harsh conditions.
The book is written in multiple povs giving readers different views of how immigrants felt, what they saw, and the jobs that they worked on a daily basis. There was great attention to detail, making story feel realistic. I felt that I could get a good sense of the era. I also could feel the high emotions running through these people’s minds. How would they put food on the table and provide for their family? Sweatshop bosses and greedy businessman took advantage of Leah’s family due to their naivete and lack of English skills. It was so unfair and it made me angry to know that these hard-working, kind-hearted people were being taken advantage of.
Magrid is a wonderful storyteller and pulls the reader into the story. the book is very engaging, but at times it’s also hard to read due to the harsh realities of sweat shop workers that are described in the book. Seeing Leah and her family struggle to make ends meet was heartbreaking.
Where Do I Go? is such a short book at just under 200 pages, but it still packs a powerful punch. The book makes you appreciate what you have in life and not to take it for granted. It also illustrated just how far labor laws have come since those days. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I felt the narrative was strong and I was invested in the character’s stories.
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours in exchange for a fair and honest review.
January 8, 2018
full review to follow January 29, give or take a couple of days. For now, let's just say that this book really helps me appreciate my blessings!
January 15, 2018
I am a massive fan of historical fiction and this book really had me gripped. It is a poignant book that really tugged on my heartstrings, it is a lovely book to read and I was really impressed with the writing style and how well the book flowed.
Five stars from me, definitely a book I'd recommend it was a pleasure to read and it is one of those books that really makes you realise how hard people have had it in the past and how lucky we are with what we have now - very hard to put down until the book I'd finished.
January 31, 2018
Where Do I Go by Beverly Magid is a historical fiction novel set in New York in the early 1900’s. Leah and her children have escaped the atrocities suffered by the Jewish in Russia, including the murder of her husband. She has come to live with her brothers and relishes a new life of possibilities. However, her dreams are shattered by harsh reality.
Leah works from home, but upon delivering her wares, discovers that her boss is the owner of a sweatshop. Leah befriends the employees there and they nominate her to be their union spokesperson. Concurrently, Leah is dealing with the fact that her son appears to be working for the local mob.
This book is relevant in our current time when unions are all but disappearing. Mothers will relate to Leah and her struggles not only to survive, but to see her son safely out of a dangerous situation.
Leah works from home, but upon delivering her wares, discovers that her boss is the owner of a sweatshop. Leah befriends the employees there and they nominate her to be their union spokesperson. Concurrently, Leah is dealing with the fact that her son appears to be working for the local mob.
This book is relevant in our current time when unions are all but disappearing. Mothers will relate to Leah and her struggles not only to survive, but to see her son safely out of a dangerous situation.
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