Set in 1977 in New Jersey, this self-assured, comic, yet piercing first novel deftly captures the struggle of an imperfect boy trying to become a suitable son.
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Set in 1977 in New Jersey, this self-assured, comic, yet piercing first novel deftly captures the struggle of an imperfect boy trying to become a suitable son.
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Seller's Description:
Very good in very good dust jacket. Outline: -It`s 1977. Jacob Green a Jewish kid from suburban New Jersey sits on the stairs during his family`s housewarming party waiting for his father Abram--charming host everyone`s best friend and amateur emcee--to introduce him to the crowd. Housewarming parties Annie Hall parties and bar mitzvah parties punctuate Jacob`s childhood and require command performances by all the Green family members. But when the confetti settles and the drapes are drawn the affable Abram Green becomes an egotistical tyrant whose emotional rages rupture the lives of his family. Jacob doesn`t mean to disappoint his father but he can`t help thinking the most unthinkable (and very funny) thoughts about public-school humiliation Hebrew-school disinclination and in-home sex education (with the live-in nanny! ). If only his mother hadn`t started college at thirty-six (and fallen for her psychology professor). If only he were more like his rebellious older brother (suspended from Hebrew school for drawing the rabbi in a threesome with a lobster and a pig). If only Jacob could confront his overbearing father and tell him he doesn`t want to sing in synagogue attend est classes write the perfect thank-you note or even live in the same house with Abram Green. But of course he can`t. That would be unthinkable. This self-assured comic yet piercing first novel deftly captures the struggle of an imperfect boy trying to become a suitable son. -> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is A Plume Book The date of this copy is 2015 booksalvation have grade it as Very Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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Very Good. Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
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Good. GoodFormer Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fair. This book is a well used but readable copy. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.
