The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein
Harry Bernsteins' childhood in the industrial north of England in the shadow of the First World War is one of hardship and hostility. His brutish father spends what little he earns at the tailoring shop on drink, while his devoted mother survives on her dreams. This is a story of working class life and the daily struggle to make ends meet.
An exceptional book * Guardian *
A compelling narrative of childhood survival.. the tale has a freshness, a vitality and a relentless energy ... extraordinarily powerful. The Invisible Wall is a triumph of the human spirit over multi-faceted adversity. * Daily Mail *
Extraordinary ... spare, uncomplicated, and terribly vivid for it * Independent *
[A] heart-wrenching memoir ... the setting, beautifully rendered, recalls early DH Lawrence. It is a world of pain and prejudice, evoked in spare, restrained prose that brilliantly illuminates a time, a place and a family struggling valiantly to beat impossible odds. As an emotional experience and a vivid retelling of the author's past, it exerts uncommon power. * New York Times *
A remarkable memoir ... vivid, compassionate and notably unsentimental * Times Literary Supplement *
A compelling narrative of childhood survival.. the tale has a freshness, a vitality and a relentless energy ... extraordinarily powerful. The Invisible Wall is a triumph of the human spirit over multi-faceted adversity. * Daily Mail *
Extraordinary ... spare, uncomplicated, and terribly vivid for it * Independent *
[A] heart-wrenching memoir ... the setting, beautifully rendered, recalls early DH Lawrence. It is a world of pain and prejudice, evoked in spare, restrained prose that brilliantly illuminates a time, a place and a family struggling valiantly to beat impossible odds. As an emotional experience and a vivid retelling of the author's past, it exerts uncommon power. * New York Times *
A remarkable memoir ... vivid, compassionate and notably unsentimental * Times Literary Supplement *
97-year-old Harry Bernstein emigrated to the USA with his family after the First World War. He has written all his life, but started writing THE INVISIBLE WALL following the death of his wife of 67 years, Ruby. He lives in Brick, New Jersey.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099504283 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099504286 |
| Title | The Invisible Wall |
| Author | Harry Bernstein |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2007-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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