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If I Told You Once - by Judy Budnitz (Paperback)

Name: If I Told You Once - by Judy Budnitz (Paperback)
Brand: Picador USA
SKU: 85249662
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In her utterly original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, Judy Budnitz gives the traditional folktale an electrifying twist as she follows four generations of women from an Eastern European village to the tenements of an American city.
Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction (Fiction) 2000 4th Winner
About the Author: Judy Budnitz's stories have appeared in Story, The Paris Review, Glimmer Train, and 25 And Under.
304 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Sagas

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In her original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, Judy Budnitz gives the traditional folktale an electrifying twist as she follows four generations of women from an Eastern European village to the tenements of an American city.

Book Synopsis

In her utterly original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, Judy Budnitz gives the traditional folktale an electrifying twist as she follows four generations of women from an Eastern European village to the tenements of an American city. Elena, born into a family ruled by a formidable mother, embarks on an epic journey to the New World, met along the way by evil, magic, and good fortune. The daughter, grand-daughter, and great-granddaughter who follow each share her special powers of observation and, often, destruction. The result is a family saga unlike any other: a hilarious, heartbreaking story of family ties that bind.

Review Quotes

"Wonderfully wrought, with language as simple and straightforward as a fable, alive with a stunning metaphorical quality." --New York Newsday

"Nothing less than a tour de force." --The Forward

"Mesmerizing...This is a definite read for anyone bored by traditional tales." --Seventeen

"A bold first novel....A powerful telling of the immigrant experience." --The Los Angeles Times

"Splendid...If there is any complaint to be made, it is that the novel ends too soon and the reader is forced to close the covers and drift back into reality." --San Diego Union-Tribune

About the Author

Judy Budnitz's stories have appeared in Story, The Paris Review, Glimmer Train, and 25 And Under. She lives in Manhattan.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .95 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Sagas

Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL

Format: Paperback

Author: Judy Budnitz

Language: English

Street Date: November 4, 2000

TCIN: 85249662

UPC: 9780312267513

Item Number (DPCI): 247-67-3855

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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