About this title: Aciman has written a touching and affectionate portrait detailing the lives of his flamboyant Jewish family, from its bold arrival in Alexandria to its defeated exodus three generations later. In elegant and witty prose, Aciman introduces us to the marvelous eccentrics who shaped his life--his uncle, two grandmothers, and an aunt.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781573225342ISBN:1573225347
Description: Good. Moderate cover wear with scuffing to edges and creasing. Age toning. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781573225342ISBN:1573225347
Description: Fair. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Audience: General/trade. Fair condition, Cover has some creases. A good reading copy. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Picador USA
Date Published: 2007-01-23
ISBN-13:9780312426552ISBN:0312426550
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780312426552ISBN:0312426550
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Riverhead Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781573225342ISBN:1573225347
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author Signed by author Andre Aciman directly to title page. No inscription. Illustrated wraps. Unmarked. Appears unread. Square and tight. Stated: First Riverhead Edition: April 1996. First Printing. Very minor corner blemish. Protected in removable mylar cover. 340 pp. plus. Lovely bright near fine signed copy. read more
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Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781573225342ISBN:1573225347
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Very Good. No highlighting-no underlining w/clean clear text. Tight binding. Your purchase will help support a community school of the arts for underprivileged children. read more
"A multi-ethnic family rough around the edges. The book's writing was rough around the edges. But it was ground-breaking when it was written giving us a new slice of life to explore."
"Having lived in North Africa in the early 1970's, I could appreciate Aciman's evocation of his childhood in Egypt. I also loved his memories of his large, sometimes combative, family. Very nostalgic."
"Because Aciman's extended family, and not himself, seemed his primary focus it is unfortunate that who was who was so unclear. It think his intention was to present the Jewish experience in and expulsion from Alexandria in the 1900s. However, his family was his focus, and I was unable to get comfortable with the characters and therefore unable to enjoy the stories. His mother was quite clear to me, but the "nicknamed" grandmothers and various others were muddled and became a roadblock for me. There were some wonderfully funny passages, but I am unable to recommend this title to most readers."
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