by
Perla Fox
Jewish immigrants came to America, some by choice and others by
chance. The romance and marriage of one such family deals with efforts
to earn a living in times of high expectations and low rewards,
told through 451 actual letters, written from 1915, and continuing
through the Depression Years to 1941. Here, is the journey of a
family on the road to the American dream.
Louis and Celia, who live in different states, meet through mutual
friends. Their romance starts reservedly, slowly progressing to
love, and the tale is tender and often humorous. Their planned marriage
hinges on Louis' ability to support a wife and family. In order
to do this, he and his accounting partner, Dave, enter into partnership,
to be the agents for one of the first detergent makers in the United
States. This volatile business deal soon unravels. Due to chicanery
on the part of the parent company, it looks like Dave's family and
Louis' marriage are destined to suffer.
This is not just the story of families in conflict. It is the story
of thousands who lived during this period of time.
Perla Fox was born in Washington,
DC. She is a watercolor artist and has exhibited throughout the
United States, Israel, Mexico, France and The National Gallery
of Art. In 1972 she moved to Israel with her husband and daughter,
then twelve years old. In 1979, Perla and her husband Jules, were
among the founders of ESRA, an all volunteer charity in Israel.
Perla has authored & illustrated The Wooodles, a children's
art picture book.
In 2001, after almost 30 years, she returned to live in California
to be near her grandchildren. Her paintings were used in the background
of donor credits at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival in 2004.
In 2008, she participated in the San Diego Gotthelf Art Gallery's
exhibit, "Jewish Women: A Lifetime of Art". www.perlafoxart.com.
She is married, has three children and three grandchildren.
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