Whisperings in the Blood: A Memoir

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Set against the backdrop of 20th-century migrations, the narrative follows Jacob Frank, who escapes pogroms in Lithuania for a new life in New York, and traces the journeys of his daughter Bertha and granddaughter Shelley. Each woman faces her own challenges, from an arranged marriage in South Africa to fleeing apartheid for America and ultimately settling in Australia. Through her grandmother's writings, Shelley uncovers shared experiences of love, loss, and resilience across generations, highlighting the emotional legacies of immigration and the unbreakable bonds of family.