Anna and Solomon

Name: Anna and Solomon
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Elaine Snyder
ISBN: 9781633795426

Author: Elaine Snyder

Narrator: Qarie Marshall

Unabridged: 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Published: 11/11/2014

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Family

Synopsis

In 1897 a young man named Solomon fell in love with and married a beautiful young woman named Anna. They lived in Russia, which was dangerous at that time for a Jewish family, so Solomon moved to the United States, where he worked and saved until he had enough money to send Anna a ticket for the voyage across the ocean. But when Solomon went to meet Anna's ship, Anna's younger brother was waiting for him. Solomon took in her brother and worried and saved until he could send the money for Anna's passage again - but this time, Anna's older brother was waiting. When Solomon sent the money a third time and Anna's mother arrived, Solomon wondered if he would ever see his dear wife again.

About Elaine Snyder

Elaine Snyder is the first grandchild of Anna and Solomon. She grew up a few blocks away from them in Brooklyn, New York. Ms. Snyder is an antiques dealer and lives in Westchester County, New York. Anna & Solomon is her first book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on June 05, 2015

Charming is the perfect word to describe this story of a true love that survives separation, immigration, and disappointment. When the author's grandparents decide that they can only afford for one of them to leave Russia during the czar's persecution of the Jews, Solomon sets off for America and pr......more

Goodreads review by Amy on July 14, 2014

Anna and Solomon is a sweet story about hardship, perseverance, patience, and love. When their lives are threatened because of their Jewish beliefs, Solomon leaves for the United States to create a life for the couple. He works hard and saves his money in hopes of having Anna with him as soon as pos......more

Goodreads review by Chris on December 16, 2017

Immigration, whether it happened over a hundred years ago or now, is still the story of people moving from one country to another. So even though the true story of Anna & Solomon happened 1n 1897, we can certainly relate today. And although this is the story of a loving Jewish couple, it could be th......more

Goodreads review by Mary on September 12, 2014

This is a good story to learn about immigration in America from one family's perspective. Not everything comes easily to people, and this story is no exception. However, it ends well! Lovely pictures and cultural references. Best for audiences with longer attention spans.......more

Goodreads review by Cara on November 15, 2016

A story of sacrifice and hardship in order to achieve the "American dream"......more