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Barry Denenberg
Barry Denenberg's One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping offers a look at the life and times of a Jewish immigrant family. He writes with a clear, honest voice about history and the human experience.
One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping
Julie Weiss's life as a privileged Jewish girl in Austria is shattered by the outbreak of war, plunging her into a world of terror and humiliation. Forced to flee her home, she must navigate a new existence in New York City, meeting family she's never known. This powerful story follows Julie's journey through unimaginable hardship and her courageous steps toward building a new life.
This title is an entry in the Dear America series, which features fictionalized diaries written from the perspectives of various girls throughout American history.
The narrative is split into two distinct parts, with the first half occurring in Vienna, Austria, before the protagonist relocates to New York City for the second half.