The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit
A Jewish Family's Exodus from Old Cairo to the New World (P.S.)
by:
Lucette Lagnado
Summary:
The book recounts the true story of a Jewish family's journey from a life of comfort and status in cosmopolitan Cairo, following the rise of the Nasser regime, to their forced exile and struggle to rebuild a new life in the United States. It centers on the figure of the author's father, a dapper boulevardier, and the family's experiences of loss, adaptation, and resilience amidst the backdrop of political upheaval and cultural displacement.
Key points:
1. Cultural Displacement: The book discusses cultural displacement through the author's family's forced migration from Cairo due to anti-Semitism, leading to identity loss and cultural adaptation struggles.
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