First published in 1997, Inventing Memory is about four generations of remarkable women from a Jewish-American family—their triumphs, tragedies, scandals, and love affairs—as related by Sara Solomon, the youngest of these women.
While trying to chronicle their history, the story becomes essentially Sara's, as she comes to understand the nature of memory, the way all of us both invent and assimilate our ancestors. In learning about the women in her family, Sara discovers how to create her own future.
Through rich storytelling, Jong captures the essence of Jewish heritage, the complexities of familial bonds, and the resilience of women navigating their paths in a rapidly changing world. Inventing Memory serves as a powerful testament to the enduring nature of memory and the intricate dynamics of motherhood and daughterhood across generations.
Erica Jong is the author of several books of poetry, fiction, and memoir, including Fear of Flying, which has more than 18 million copies in print worldwide. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times Book Review, and she is a frequent guest on television talk shows. Erica and her lawyer husband live in New York City and Connecticut. Her daughter, Molly Jong-Fast, is also an author.
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First published in 1997, Inventing Memory is about four generations of remarkable women from a Jewish-American family—their triumphs, tragedies, scandals, and love affairs—as related by Sara Solomon, the youngest of these women.
While trying to chronicle their history, the story becomes essentially Sara's, as she comes to understand the nature of memory, the way all of us both invent and assimilate our ancestors. In learning about the women in her family, Sara discovers how to create her own future.
Through rich storytelling, Jong captures the essence of Jewish heritage, the complexities of familial bonds, and the resilience of women navigating their paths in a rapidly changing world. Inventing Memory serves as a powerful testament to the enduring nature of memory and the intricate dynamics of motherhood and daughterhood across generations.
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Erica Jong is the author of several books of poetry, fiction, and memoir, including Fear of Flying, which has more than 18 million copies in print worldwide. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times Book Review, and she is a frequent guest on television talk shows. Erica and her lawyer husband live in New York City and Connecticut. Her daughter, Molly Jong-Fast, is also an author.
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