How We Lived

How We Lived: Jewish Immigrant Life in America (1880–1930)
By Irving Howe & Kenneth Libo

ASIN: B000H15R32
Publication Date: January 1, 1979
Language: English
Pages: 360
Weight: 1860 g
Dimensions: 19.5 × 26 × 4 cm
Format: Hardcover

Discover the powerful and moving story of Jewish immigrant life in America between 1880 and 1930 with How We Lived, a landmark documentary history by renowned scholars Irving Howe and Kenneth Libo. This richly illustrated hardcover volume brings history to life through rare archival photographs, personal letters, essays, and firsthand accounts that reveal the everyday struggles, hopes, and resilience of Jewish immigrants.

From crowded tenements and sweatshops to labor strikes, synagogues, Yiddish theaters, and vibrant community life, this book captures the voices of workers, mothers, poets, and activists who helped shape modern American culture. Blending visual history with insightful narrative, How We Lived offers an intimate portrait of immigration, identity, and cultural transformation.

Ideal for history lovers, Jewish heritage readers, sociologists, educators, and collectors, this classic hardcover is a meaningful addition to any personal library and a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in the American immigrant experience.