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In By Way of Conshohocken, Cydney Iris Afriat Menihan pieces together the lives of the people who came before her—immigrants, dreamers, survivors, rebels and larger-than-life characters whose stories were shaped by war, love, loss, family secrets and the extraordinary events of the twentieth century.But where did they come from? What did they leave behind? And how many of the stories passed down through the generations were actually true?Armed with family memories, historical records, an insatiable curiosity and a willingness to admit that some details may have been improved upon over the years, Cydney takes readers on a lively journey through her family's past.From early 20th century Eastern Europe to a new beginning in America, from laughter and love to hardship, heartbreak and long-buried secrets, By Way of Conshohocken follows a remarkable cast of real-life characters through multitudes of twists and turns.Part memoir. Part history. Part detective story. And, occasionally, a little bit of creative guesswork.Sometimes the best way to discover a family's story is to follow the clues...In this case ... by way of Conshohocken. Read more
