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Through the lives of two hungarian jewish brothers whose fates span the vibrant student cafes of 1930s paris to the backbreaking labor camps on the eastern front, orringer creates an entire universe, breathtaking in its breadth and extraordinary in its intimacy. Thus are we introduced to the third volume of rick perlsteins exploration of the birth and growth of contemporary american conservatism, centering on the rise of ronald reagan. Julie orringer is the new york timesbestselling author of two awardwinning books. Although set mostly in war, this story speaks to the power of love. The invisible bridge loudoun county public library. At 758 pages, the book may seem long, but really shouldnt be shortened, although it might require some patience.
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