{"product_id":"the-corset-maker-a-novel-annette-libeskind-berkovits","title":"The Corset Maker: A Novel - Annette Libeskind Berkovits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Corset Maker is a tale of the twentieth century that celebrates human resilience. It is an enchanting, resonant novel inspired by the life of Dora Libeskind and seen through the eyes of Rifka. Berkovits weaves a story of a quintessential rebel in times of global crisis and war. Threads of Nazism, antisemitism, and sexism make for a compelling, fast-paced narrative that sees a young heroine navigate the world in search of her destiny. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Daniel Libeskind, architect; Founder Studio Daniel Libeskind; Author of a dozen books including Breaking Ground and Edge of Order; Berlin and New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhoever saves a soul, saves the world \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Parisian Count, a Moroccan arms smuggler, and an orphaned Spanish boy test the convictions and tug at the heart of Rifka Berg, a young Jewish corsetiere from Warsaw. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Corset Maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows Rifka’s enthralling life leading up to, during, and after WWII.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn into a pious Orthodox family, Rifka yearns to read forbidden literature and to explore the world beyond the confines of her small community. Her wishes come true, albeit harrowingly, when the tumultuous events of the 20th century take her on a journey for survival. Faced with life and death situations, Rifka must take immense risks. What decisions will she make? Or will circumstances choose for her?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Corset Maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is written in honor of the author’s mother and her close friends, all women of immense courage and integrity. Rifka’s personal struggles and dilemmas go to the heart of the major ethical issues and challenges of our times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmsterdam Publishers, 2022, paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note these are stored off-site. They will post out within one week of your order being placed. If you have made additional purchases, all items will post together. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease email on shop@sjm.com.au if you would like to make alternative postage arrangements or the purchase is time-critical.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45187024060485,"sku":"300643","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9997\/3445\/files\/corsetmaker.jpg?v=1782013111","url":"https:\/\/shop.sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au\/products\/the-corset-maker-a-novel-annette-libeskind-berkovits","provider":"Sydney Jewish Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}