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"i am looking for a book about a man who comes to america and doesn't speak good english. he calls bread dough bread duff. one scene in the book has him holding bread dough that keeps rising and he tries to contain it . i believe the character is russian, and he remains upbeat and positive. i believe he was living in new york city. "
February 25, 2026
The Chosen
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The Chosen

Chaim Potok, Jonathan Davis

1966
4.2
68 editions
The chosen with related readings
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The chosen with related readings

Chaim Potok

2000
4.2
1 edition
No Cover
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Study Guide for The Chosen With Related Readings (Glencoe Literature Library)

Chaim Potok, GLENCOE

2000
4.2
1 edition
Call It Sleep
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Call It Sleep

Henry Roth

1934
4.2
55 editions
The rise of David Levinsky
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The rise of David Levinsky

Abraham Cahan

1960
4.2
29 editions
The Rise of David Levinsky - Abraham Cahan
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The Rise of David Levinsky - Abraham Cahan

Abraham Cahan

2007
4.2
1 edition
No Cover
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the rise of david levinsky

john higham abraham cahan

1969
4.2
1 edition
No Cover
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The Rise of David Levinsky

John Higham Abraham Cahan

1960
4.2
1 edition
No Cover
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The Rise of David Levinsky (Harper Colophon Books, CN123)

Abraham Cahan

1966
4.2
1 edition
A tree grows in Brooklyn
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A tree grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith

1943
4.2
87 editions
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn & Maggie-Now
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn & Maggie-Now

Betty Smith

1958
4.2
1 edition
No Cover
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A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN

BETTY SMITH and GEORGE ABBOTT

1951
4.2
1 edition
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