Jewish Chicagoans. The Short Stories of Joseph Epstein

Joseph Epstein is a Chicago gem. His short stories, mostly about Jewish Chicagoan's of a certain age, are thoughtful and engaging. The writing style is eminently readable. You do not have to be Jewish to appreciate his important insights into the lives of his characters and the moral lessons he derives from their situations. Join us as we read these short stories and discuss their relevance to today. What can we learn from the writings of others? In the words of one reviewer, "There is nothing small about this collection - but there is much that is fabulous." The book we will use is Fabulous Small Jews by Joseph Epstein (Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003).