Lissette H. (yolen) reviewed Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (P.S.) on + 92 more book reviews
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Absolutely a treat to read. This book is about the inter-relatedness between the Yiddish language and the Ashkenazai Jewish culture.
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This is not just a book of Yiddish phrases. It is an in-depth study of the ways that the Yiddish language has been influenced and in turn has influenced Jewish culture. Wex has a delightful way of incorporating humor, history, and serious scholarship into his narrative, so that the reader learns a ton on every page while being greatly entertained.
