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Like countless other young European men who came to Canada from \"non-preferred\" countries, Yehuda was only granted entry because he claimed to be single, starting his Canadian life with a lie. He trusted that his wife and children would be able to follow after he had gained legal entry and found work. For years, Yehuda was given two choices: remain in Canada alone, or return home to Poland to be with his family.  Who Gets In is author Norman Ravvin's pursuit of his grandfather's first years in Canada. It is a deeply personal family memoir born from literary and archival recovery. It is also a shocking critique of Canadian immigration policies that directly challenges Canada's reputation as a tolerant, multicultural country, a criticism that extends to our present moment, as war once again continues to displace millions from their homes.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49751838654737,"sku":"NGR9780889779228","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51009404436753,"sku":"NIN9780889779228","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51325819224337,"sku":"CIN0889779228VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0889779228.jpg?v=1766224886"},{"product_id":"hidden-canada-book-norman-ravvin-9780889952263","title":"Hidden Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e Kahnawake on the shore of the St Laurence across from Montreal. 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