Originally published in 1985 by Berkley Publications. Birmingham has written over 25 works of fiction and non-fiction, and this book is the last in an historical trilogy about American Jews. It covers American Judaism from the massive immigrations of Eastern European Jews in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to contemporary issues. It is, in general, a story of success and prospering against all odds, including poverty and racism, which focuses on several highly successful immigrants, such as Samuel Goldwyn, Benny (Bugsy) Siegel, Helena Rubenstein, and Irving Berlin. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)