Rich Man, Poor Man

By Irwin Shaw,

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Traces the fortunes of a first generation German-American family who pursue their dreams in a post-World War II United States

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1 author picked Rich Man, Poor Man as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I am a great fan of 20th-century fiction and family sagas, so I was immediately drawn to this book. I love a story in which the author masters the art of what drives characters—success, failure, determination, and resignation.

This book is the most perfect example of a story that digs deep into the attributes as well as the flaws of the Jordache siblings and their parents. It has a Cinderella story, rags to riches, and fall-from-grace elements that never feel formulaic.

I love a book that draws the reader so far into the mindset of the characters that you have…

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