You heard on all sides that the brightest Jewish children were turned down if the examining officers did not like the turn of their noses. Mary Antin brightchildexamine Change image and share on social
In the evening of the first day my father conducted us to the public baths. Mary Antin bathconductday Change image and share on social
One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czar's health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue. Mary Antin chiefclosecommand Change image and share on social
The apex of my civic pride and personal contentment was reached on the bright September morning when I entered the public school. Mary Antin apexbrightcivic Change image and share on social
We are not born all at once, but by bits. The body first, and the spirit later; and the birth and growth of the spirit, in those who are attentive to their own inner life, are slow and exceedingly painful. Mary Antin attentivebearbirth share on social
