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Outwitting History
- The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
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Outwitting History
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George Guidall
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Summary
Recipient of the MacArthur “genius” fellowship and founder of the National Yiddish Book Center, Lansky recounts his efforts to rescue the world’s abandoned Yiddish-language books before they pass out of existence. Outwitting History follows Lansky’s far-flung travels and features the engaging men and women he meets along the way.
©2004 Aaron Lansky (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC
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“Lansky’s account of salvaging books is both hilarious and moving, filled with Jewish humor... and touching accounts of what were once thriving Jewish communities in Europe.” ( Publishers Weekly, starred review)