In Jewish Texas: A Family Memoir

It is very common for Jews who escaped persecution in Europe and Russia to not ever want to talk about it. Ely said himself in his book it was hard to get his grandparents to enlighten him on what they went through in detail, or even to teach him Russian. So, it is any wonder his stories are short and are not explored in more detail? It's just how he grew up.Anyway, I am only halfway through the book. I borrowed it from the library. I do not want to give it back, so I just ordered a copy for me. I am enjoying it very much. Maybe it reminds me of my conversations with my grandmother, but I find Ely's recollections of his family entertaining.