Street Corner Dreams

By: Florence Reiss Kraut

Narrated by: Justine Reiss

A suspenseful family saga, love story, and gangster tale, wrapped into one great book club listen . . .

Just before WWI, Golda comes to America yearning for independence, but she tosses aside her dreams of freedom and marries her widowed brother-in-law after her sister dies giving birth to their son, Morty.

In the crowded streets of Brooklyn where Jewish and Italian gangs demand protection money from local storekeepers and entice youngsters with the promise of wealth, Golda, Ben, and Morty thrive as a family. But in the Depression, Ben, faced with financial ruin, makes a dangerous, life-altering choice. Morty tries to save his father by getting help from a gangster friend but the situation only worsens. Forced to desert his family and the woman he loves in order to survive, Morty is desperate to go home. Will he ever find a safe way back? Or has his involvement with the gang sealed his fate?

Another stunning work of historical fiction by Florence Reiss Kraut, Street Corner Dreams is an exploration of a timeless question: how much do we owe the families that have sacrificed for and shaped us—and does that debt outweigh what we owe ourselves and our own hopes and dreams for a better life?

©2023 Florence Reiss Kraut (P)2023 Florence Reiss Kraut

Loved the characters -And story

My lineage is from Poland and I’m Jewish - the writing and characterization takes you into the story so deeply - I could feel the agony and the joy in the family- and historically learned a lot about Jewish gangs in Ny

Fabulous story with great narration

This novel was so compelling and pulled me in immediately. The wonderful narration was a bonus. I highly recommend.

An engaging story.

A family saga with many dramas , I loved it. I couldn't put it down
The narrator, Justine Riess, nailed all the different voices and accents. I am starting her new book next. And looking forward to it.