{"product_id":"my-mothers-son-9781941493229","title":"My Mother's Son","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hirshberg's debut novel packs both emotional punch and a vivid portrait of Jewish American life in post-WWII Boston. . . . Readers will find connections here to Michael Chabon's \u003cem\u003eThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier \u0026amp; Clay \u003c\/em\u003e and to Saul Bellow's classic \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Augie March\u003c\/em\u003e.\" --\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e (ALA), starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This amazing mosaic of fact and fiction will hold readers in its grip from the first to last page.\" --\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal Winner, Best Regional Fiction, 2018 Independent Press Awards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner, Best Regional Fiction, 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner, NYC Big Book Award in two categories: Historical Fiction and Debut Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Mother's Son\u003c\/em\u003e, the meticulously-crafted debut novel from David Hirshberg, is a story told by a radio raconteur revisiting his past in post-World War II Boston, the playground and battleground for two brothers whose lives are transformed by discoveries they never could have imagined. From the opening line of the book, \"When you're a kid, they don't always tell you the truth,\" the stage is set for this riveting coming-of-age story that plays out against the backdrop of the Korean War, the aftermath of the Holocaust, the polio epidemic, the relocation of a baseball team, and the shenanigans of politicians and businessmen. Hirshberg deftly weaves together events, characters, and clues and creates a rich tapestry of betrayal, persecution, death, loyalty, and unconditional love that resonates with today's America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig Tree Books LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781941493229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2018 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2018 pg. 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/26\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2018 pg. 80\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"David Hirshberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36671612190876,"sku":"9781941493229","price":20.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_b1fc777b-e340-4d25-bb68-d4c98be8d45c.jpg?v=1603925832","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/my-mothers-son-9781941493229","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}