Portraits: a Novel

Plot

A family in search of the American dream: Jacob, whose newfound wealth couldn't bring him peace ... Sara, who sacrificed her daughter in the name of love ... Shlomo, who paid the price for keeping the family's disgrace a secret ... Rachel, whose forbidden love for one man drove her into the arms of another ... Doris, who achieved fame and happiness beyond her wildest dreams. Here is the tempestuous rags-to-riches story of a family who battled to survive in a brawling new world, yet never lost touch with their spiritual heritage.