{"product_id":"golden-country-paperback","title":"Golden Country - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Gilmore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**DEBUT FICTION** \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGolden Country vividly brings to life the intertwining stories of three immigrants seeking their fortunes: the handsome and ambitious Seymour, a salesman turned gangster turned Broadway producer; the gentle and pragmatic Joseph, a door-to-door salesman who is driven to invent a cleanser effective enough to wipe away the shame of his brother's mob connections; and the irresistible Frances Gold, who grows up in Brooklyn, stars in Seymour's first show, and marries the man who invents television. Their three families, though inextricably connected for years, are brought together for the first time by the engagement of Seymour's son and Joseph's daughter. David and Miriam's marriage must endure the inheritance of not only their parents' wealth but also the burdens of their pasts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanning the first half of the twentieth century, Golden Country captures the exuberance of the American dream while exposing its underbelly--disillusionment, greed, and the disaffection bred by success.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eLOS ANGELES TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK PRIZE FINALIST \u003cbr\u003eA NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FINALIST \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolden Country\u003c\/i\u003e vividly brings to life the intertwining stories of three immigrants seeking their fortunes: the handsome and ambitious Seymour, a salesman turned gangster turned Broadway producer; the gentle and pragmatic Joseph, a door-to-door salesman who is driven to invent a cleanser effective enough to wipe away the shame of his brother s mob connections; and the irresistible Frances Gold, who grows up in Brooklyn, stars in Seymour s first show, and marries the man who invents television. \u003cbr\u003e\"Gilmore's lively prose captures both the exuberance and the disillusionment of the immigrant experience.\"--\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"With a voice at turns wise and barbed with sharp humor, Gilmore warns: be careful what you wish for, the American Dream can sometimes be a nightmare.\"--\u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Jennifer Gilmore might just be the Jewish answer to Jhumpa Lahiri. Her absorbing novel captures the sadness and wonder of the immigrant experience.\"--\u003ci\u003eW Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"This novel is extremely engaging . . . well researched and charmingly recalled.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJENNIFER GILMORE\u003c\/b\u003e s work has appeared in magazines, journals, and anthologies, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Magazine, Allure, Nerve, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSalon.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit www.JenniferGilmore.net.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 7.94 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762742067488,"sku":"9780156034371","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0a1a3de38612fc878b0d3a5246b9f3c5.webp?v=1780224902","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/golden-country-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}