Did you know that the great Jewish sage and physician Maimonides practiced medicine while lying flat on his back? That a famous passage penned by George Washington was actually the work of a rabbi? That a Jewish athlete represented Nazi Germany in its infamous 1936 Olympic Games? That Yasser Arafat was made by the KGB? These and many more such intriguing stories make up Jack Cooper's fascinating collection of historical windows on the life of the Jews. Covering biblical times through to today, these unusual vignettes on the sidelines of history come together to form a story that is anything but a sideline, depicting a resourceful people who have survived and thrived despite the worst history has thrown at them. Whether you read it straight through, or pick out individual stories to read as the mood strikes, you're in for a captivating read!

Auteur

Jack Cooper spent thirty-six years in the Chicago public school system as a teacher and principal. After retiring, he joined the City Colleges of Chicago as an English studies instructor. Jack also taught Jewish history at a prominent Chicago Jewish day school. An avid reader, writer, and swimmer, Jack resides in Chicago with his wife Shayne and is actively involved with volunteer work in the community. He enjoys whitewater rafting and traveling with his three children and seven grandchildren.