I enjoyed The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant set in Boston in 1985. An elderly woman, Addie, is interviewed by her granddaughter about her life. Addie was the youngest child in her Jewish immigrant family and the only one to be born in Boston, in 1900. Life was a struggle for poor immigrants at that time and all family members had to have paid work to survive. Addie longed for a full education. She loved books. She loved learning and she had great teachers and friends who helped her. The family experienced joys and tragedies as they became touched by WWI and the Flu Pandemic. Addie eventually meets the love of her life and finds happiness. A gentle story. 4/5
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