the legacy of an absent father Varon, Jodi 1953- creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography Electronic books. mou Columbia University of Missouri Press 2006 monographic eng

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175 p. : ill. "Varon interweaves recollections of growing up in Vietnam-era Denver with stories of her gambler father, son of Sephardic Jewish immigrants, and offers an introduction to Sephardic culture contrasted with Ashkenazic culture, examines the forging of identity within the potentially destructive American "melting pot," and challenges stereotypes of the American West"--Provided by publisher. Bennie--Benji--Benjamin -- The tongue's delight -- When quizzac was cherry -- Rubes in New York -- In the vale -- The second ace -- Levitation -- Paella and yellow cabs -- Ben-anna split -- Spinoza's trade -- I'd give my life for a drink of raki -- Doppelgangers, daughters -- In amsterdam -- Along the route of the caliphate -- The man in the porkpie hat. Jodi Varon. Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-175). Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. n-us-co Varon, Jodi 1953- Family Varon, Jodi 1953- Childhood and youth Jews Colorado Denver Social life and customs Sephardim Colorado Social life and customs Ashkenazim Colorado Social life and customs F785.J5 V37 2006eb 978.8/83004924 B http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10155102 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10155102 CaPaEBR 051216 ebr10155102