The World Beyond the Pale

<p>Esther Rabach's story begins in a Jewish shtetl (a small village) within the Pale of Settlement an isolated area designated by Catherine the Great during her anti-Semitic rule of Russia. Esther young and na��ve with a head full of romantic dreams embarks on a journey to America to marry the man she loves.</p><p>Arriving in New York City in 1910 she discovers a world of ferment chaos and inequality known as the Sweatshop Era where immigrants are exploited and abused. Experiencing these injustices first hand Esther becomes a dedicated activist in the fight for an equitable America.</p><p>Louise Cabral in her skillful writing has accomplished a portrait of a woman's transformation from innocence to true heroism. <i>The World Beyond the Pale</i> will take the reader on a voyage between the devastation of the Old World and the hope for the New World.</p><br><br><p>Louise Cabral writes with the impassioned insight of a wise true elder-a quality age alone can't guarantee. She writes with a courageous heart-willing to be broken open for the sake of being filled. My heart and mind have been enriched by virtue of her literary gifts.<br>-Wayne Allen LeVine author of <i>Insights of an Ordinary Man</i></p><p><i>The World Beyond the Pale</i> is an inspiring and uplifting story with a powerful female protagonist. I love Esther. All of the characters come to life through a realism that nothing is certain all things change and overcoming the obstacles is the triumph.<br>-Aurora Terrenus author of <i>The Shroud of Sophia</i></p><p><i>The World Beyond the Pale</i> captures your heart while it effortlessly feeds you historical bite after juicy historical bite. Through her compassionate words Louise Cabral pays homage to the Jewish culture and brings life to a story that gives a voice to many who were silenced too soon.<br>-Valerie Kruley editor</p>