The Invisible Wall, Harry Bernstein
The Invisible Wall, Harry Bernstein
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The Invisible Wall
A Love Story That Broke Barriers

Author: Harry Bernstein

Narrator: John Lee

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/29/2007


Synopsis

This enchanting true story, written when the author was ninetythree, is a moving tale of workingclass life, social divide, and forbidden love on the eve of the first World War. The narrow street on which Harry grew up appeared identical to countless other workingclass English neighborhoodsexcept for the invisible wall that ran down the center of the street, dividing the Jewish families on one side from the Christians on the other. The geographical distance may have been yards, but socially, it was miles. Families on either side did not speak or meet. But when Harrys older sister fell for the boy across the street, Harry became a gobetween for the lovers, crossing the great divide to hide their secret. When the truth inevitably came out, Harry had to decide, at a very young age, what he believed was morally right.

About Harry Bernstein

Harry Bernstein immigrated to the United States with his family after World War I. He has written all his life but started writing The Invisible Wall following the death of his wife Ruby. His second book, The Dream, was published in 2008. He lives in Brick, New Jersey.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessaka on July 16, 2023

What a wonderful 10 stars story. Why aren't people still reading this book? When I tell my friends about it they end up having to Read it.1 of my friends said that she loves Jewish stories, and I said that I did too. She did not know why she loved them, and neither do I. Neither of us are talking ab......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on July 02, 2016

This is a brilliant book written when the author was in his nineties and written As well through the eyes of child. The detail and sense of place and understanding of complex relationships is remarkable. That he could remember his youth and childhood in such detail to paint such a vivid picture of by......more