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From Plotzk to Boston

From Plotzk to Boston

Embark on an evocative journey through the immigrant experience, as suggested by the title "From Plotzk to Boston." This podcast delves into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs faced by Jewish immigrants navigating their path from Eastern Europe to a new life in America. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of this transformative migration, highlighting stories of resilience, cultural identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream. This is not a single narrative but a rich tapestry of unique explorations that illuminate the diverse experiences of those who sought refuge and opportunity across the Atlantic. Listeners are invited to discover a new book with every episode, deepening their understanding of the historical and personal dimensions of immigration. Join us as we celebrate the journeys that shaped countless lives and continue to resonate today.

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Six Years at the Russian Court-Magaretta Eagar 5 hr 48 min 26 sec
Elizabeth and her German Garden-Elizabeth von Arnim 4 hr 53 min 6 sec
Rezanov-Gertrude Atherton 7 hr 12 min 32 sec
American in the Making, the Life Story of an Immigrant-Marcus Eli Ravage 8 hr 41 min 16 sec
Reminiscences of a Southern Hospital, by Its Matron-Phoebe Yates Pember 4 hr 18 min 6 sec
Faces and Places-Sir Henry W. Lucy 6 hr 59 min 20 sec
Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji, Version 2)-Murasaki Shikibu 8 hr 1 min 53 sec
Abraham Lincoln The Practical Mystic-Francis Grierson 1 hr 46 min 33 sec
Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead-John L. Ransom 8 hr 32 min 51 sec
Bahai Revelation-Thornton Chase 5 hr 55 min 33 sec
Life Of Charlotte Brontë Volume 2-Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell 9 hr 16 min 52 sec
Pupil-Henry James 29 min 41 sec
Story of My Misfortunes (or Historia Calamitatum)-Pierre Abélard 2 hr 34 min 16 sec
Dr. Benjamin Rush, A Memorial-Dr. Benjamin Rush 8 hr 56 min 4 sec
American Idyll The Life of Carlton H. Parker-Cornelia Stratton Parker 5 hr 15 min 59 sec
Life of Chopin-Franz Liszt 6 hr 12 min 17 sec
Recollections of a Busy Life-William Forwood 7 hr 38 min 29 sec
On Being Negro in America-J. Saunders Redding 3 hr 28 min 11 sec
05 - From Plotzk to Boston by Mary Antin 28 min 42 sec
04 - From Plotzk to Boston by Mary Antin 18 min 25 sec
03 - From Plotzk to Boston by Mary Antin 24 min 28 sec
02 - From Plotzk to Boston by Mary Antin 29 min 18 sec
01 - From Plotzk to Boston by Mary Antin 12 min 44 sec

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