Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons (2010, Hardcover)

Description: Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English: A Novel by Natasha Solomons (2010) First Ed. Editorial Reviews Book Description In her tender, sweetly comic debut, Natasha Solomons tells the captivating love story of a Jewish immigrant couple making a new life--and their wildest dreams--come true in WWII-era England. At the outset of World War II, Jewish refugees Jack Rosenblum, his wife Sadie, and their baby daughter escape Berlin, bound for London. They are greeted with a pamphlet instructing immigrants how to act like "the English." Jack acquires Savile Row suits and a Jaguar. He buys his marmalade from Fortnum & Mason and learns to list the entire British monarchy back to 913 A.D. He never speaks German, apart from the occasional curse. But the one key item that would make him feel fully British-membership in a golf club-remains elusive. In post-war England, no golf club will admit a Rosenblum. Jack hatches a wild idea: he'll build his own. It's an obsession Sadie does not share, particularly when Jack relocates them to a thatched roof cottage in Dorset to embark on his project. She doesn't want to forget who they are or where they come from. She wants to bake the cakes she used to serve to friends in the old country and reminisce. Now she's stuck in an inhospitable landscape filled with unwelcoming people, watching their bank account shrink as Jack pursues his quixotic dream. Review: German Jew in 1939 England evolves into an Englishman!!! "Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English" is a beautifully written tale of Jack and Sadie Rosenblum's adaptation to life in England after emigrating from Germany. Upon arrival Jack is given a booklet with a list of helpful tips on assimilating into English culture. It is both humorous and touching how Jack tries to follow each tip and adds a few of his own. Without going into too much detail, after going through some difficult times, Jack and Sadie become an interesting mix of their old Eastern European culture and their new British culture. I recommend "Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English" for several reasons. It provides some insight into the assimilation of Jews fleeing from Nazi persecution leading up to World War II into British life, it is heartwarming, humorous and extremely well written. The book is in excellent like-new condition. · Please be serious about your bids. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment is not received within this time period and you do not contact me to explain the reason, a dispute will be opened with eBay. If the dispute is not resolved within 5 business days, the order will be revoked and you may receive a strike from eBay. · Returns are only accepted IF: the description was inaccurate and you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. Item must be returned in the condition at the time of shipping. Only the Bid amount will be refunded, as ALL shipping fees will be paid by the buyer. Check out my other items! N21 29/10/24

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