AUDIO

Brothers Emanuel: A Memoir of an American Family

by Ezekiel J. Emanuel
8 CDs. library ed. unabridged. 10½ hrs. Books on Tape. 2013. ISBN 9780385393225. $40; digital download. MEMOIR
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The eldest Emanuel brother's memoir provides background on this extraordinary family. The successes of Hollywood agent Ari, Chicago mayor Rahm, and bioethicist Ezekiel stem from the lessons learned from their parents' civil rights activism, as well as the boys' rough-and-tumble sibling rivalry growing up in Chicago. The author provides ample details of how the boys were shaped through education and experience but leaves plenty of room concerning their current careers and philosophies for future individual biographies. Though the author's own reading lends authenticity, some may find his voice irritating. Strong language is present in recollections of civil rights marches, school and playground racism, and heated dinner-table discussions.
VERDICT This audio is recommended for adult collections. [The Random hc was a New York Times best seller.—Ed.]
Reviewed by Cliff Glaviano, formerly with Bowling Green State Univ. Libs., OH , Jul 01, 2013
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