History of the Jews in Brazil. By Isaac Z. Raisman. The first attempt to give an authentic history of the Jews in Brazil since the country was discovered. Published in Yiddish by Book and Press, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“Time, the Present.” By Tess Slesinger. (Simon and Shuster). A collection of short stories about the medium young generation in New York—very pointed and sophisticated.
Cat Across the Path. By Ruth Feiner. (Lippincott). A first novel of a German-Jewish refugee in London, depicting the life of two youths.
Lost Shadows. By Osyp Turiansky (Empire Books). A story of lost war prisoners.
Jane Addams of Hull House. By Winifred E. Wise (Harcourt, Brace). The life and activities of the late social worker.
What So Proudly We Hailed. By Emile Gauvreau (Macaulay). A contrast of America and Russia.
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