Portraits — Cynthia Freeman

Proud, passionate, yearning for life, they came from the Lower East Side to the glittering heights of San Francisco. A family in search of the American dream.
Jacob--whose newfound wealth couldn't bring him peace.
Sara--who sacrificed her daughter in the name of love.
Shlomo--who paid the price for keeping the family's disgrace a secret.
Rachel--whose forbidden love for one man drove her into the arms of another.
Doris--who achieved fame and happiness beyond her wildest dreams.

Here is the tempestuous rags-to-riches story of a family who battled to survive in a brawling new world, yet never lost touch with their spiritual heritage.