{"product_id":"the-promised-land-9781513219202","title":"The Promised Land","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling account of one woman's journey from Polotsk to Boston and her attempts to embrace a new culture and identity.\u003c\/b\u003e Author \u003cb\u003eMary Antin\u003c\/b\u003e highlights the old values and contemporary views that shaped her immigrant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e, Antin recounts the many obstacles she encountered before and after emigrating to the U.S. Arriving in 1894, she details the years in Boston where she attempted to assimilate while facing religious, political and financial challenges. Despite hidden pitfalls and social barriers, Antin continued to make strides towards her American dream. \u003cp\u003eAlthough it centers a specific experience, \u003ci\u003eThe Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e is an aspirational story that speaks to a universal audience. Upon its release, the book was a resounding success for Antin, eventually selling more than 80,000 copies. It propelled her into a career of public speaking, which she used to address anti-immigration sentiment and invoke policy change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781513219202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e50683 \/ Promised Land\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.3 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 21\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mary Antin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574636716213,"sku":"9781513219202","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1a888de7-1275-4dc3-beb4-8dee80e2fb41.jpg?v=1643697107","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-promised-land-9781513219202","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}