Yiddishe Mamas: The Truth about the Jewish Mother

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

The Jewish mother feels her job isn't done even after death. You're never too dead to be a Jewish mother." --Mallory Lewis, daughter of Shari Lewis * What do Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, Barbra... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0740763768
• ISBN13: 9780740763762
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Enjoyable, memory evoking and funny!

I loved this! The anecdotes are so true and brought to mind memories of Jewish mothers that I knew. I found the factual information quite fascinating. All in all, a good read.

A fantastic funny and eye opening book

I find this book a superbly written account of the Jewish Mother. It evoked memories of my childhood. It brought tears, laughter, giggles, emotional responses and happiness to me on every page. Stetl life has molded the Jewish Mother and daughters into a wonderful way of life. [...].