Yiddish Sayings Mama Never Taught You

A cute and charming addition to Yiddish folklore.<br> -I.B. SingerNobel Prize 1978<p> Juicy savory spicy.<br> -Henry Miller<p> The Yiddish sayings in this book have been praised by such world-acclaimed writers as Henry Miller and Isaac Bashevis Singer. They should equally delight all who can appreciate the coarse wry humor of the turn-of-the-century European shtetl which gave rise to so much of American humor as well.<p> Some may be offended by their sexuality and lewdness but they expose the basic humanity of a lost Jewish culture. For too long eydlkayt - refinement - has drawn a curtain over the smutty side of the shtetl. Enjoyable folklore funny sayings you'll find yourself using in quite modern situations.