Standing on the Crack

Born out of grief after the loss of her father, the author dives into old photos and family histories to search for answers and comfort. Bringing her ancestors to life, the author shares the stories of five immigrant Jewish families who shape Seattle's early years, its retail culture and Seattle's gilded age. In this delightful book, Karen Treiger places herself in the long arc of history and invites the reader to join her time travel. The story telling is masterful as she describes th