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- 208 pages
- Reading time
- 8 hours
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Set against the backdrop of a forgotten London and its rich cultural tapestry, the narrative follows a bookish boy as he navigates his identity. The author, John Gross, reflects on his upbringing as the son of a Jewish doctor in the East End during a transformative period, from the 1920s through World War II. The memoir combines personal discovery with a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, earning praise for its readability and depth from notable figures like Antonia Fraser and Oliver Sacks.
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A Double Thread, John Gross
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- A Double Thread
- Subtitle
- Growing Up English and Jewish in London
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Gross
- Publisher
- Ivan R. Dee Publisher
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781566634243
- Category
- Fine art, Photo publications, About Literature, Architecture and Urbanism, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a forgotten London and its rich cultural tapestry, the narrative follows a bookish boy as he navigates his identity. The author, John Gross, reflects on his upbringing as the son of a Jewish doctor in the East End during a transformative period, from the 1920s through World War II. The memoir combines personal discovery with a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, earning praise for its readability and depth from notable figures like Antonia Fraser and Oliver Sacks.