“Sherry Berlin’s memoir is a portrait of displacement, not across oceans, but within one’s own country. Uprooted is a bold contribution to our American story, told with love, insight, and unwavering truth.” —Stacie M. Kiner Poet, Retired Librarian, Author of Abbey Road and Other Poems, and Essays Editor, South Florida Poetry Journal

“Tracing the journey of a pioneering garment-industry family in the mid-twentieth century from New York City to America’s Bible Belt and the Jim Crow South, this memoir explores how the Berlins each found their own ways to cope and cultivate resilience amid uprootedness. Engaging and historically significant, it illuminates little-known Jewish experiences that speak to the enduring tensions between religious identity and secular life—and discrimination and belonging—with eye-opening realism and sensitivity.” —Cantor Sharon Citrin Goldstein Former Director of Confronting Antisemitism Programs for ADL’s Connecticut Region, and Author of The Shoemaker of Treblinka—A Son’s Quest for Meaning

“A heartfelt account of resilience, love of family, and a devotion to higher ideals through the crucible of assim- ilation. When a transplanted Jewish family witnesses bigotry and injustice in their new, Jim Crow South community, they stand up for what’s right—and forge a place in the hearts of all they touch. Painstakingly researched and rich with color, Uprooted holds a message we’d all do well to heed.” —Jordan Rosenberg TV Writer/Producer

“Displaying uncommon tenacity and moral courage, the Berlins confront racial prejudice, cultural isolation, and even violence—yet manage to thrive. A powerful, thought-provoking, intensely poignant family saga, Sherry Berlin’s Uprooted illuminates the complexities of maintaining Jewish identity in a sometimes hostile environment. Vividly told with warmth and honesty, this story is a must-read.” —Bárbara Mujica Bestselling Author of Frida and Miss del Río