A Touch of Chutzpah
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…..The train slowed and then stopped. Noises followed, indicating the carriage was being uncoupled. Outside they heard voices.
“They’re speaking in German and saying that this one isn’t for
“Well Moisheka, what do we do now?”
“Just sit tight and when they open the door we’ll jump down.”
“We’re trapped. What happens if they don’t open the doors until next week or next month?” whispered Shloima.
“I guarantee they’ll open the sliding door the moment we arrive in
Suddenly there was the noise of the carriage being recoupled and with a judder the coach started moving and rapidly picked up speed again.
“I’m certain that was
“Oh I’m sorry. I knew I’d forgotten something. Didn’t I mention that we have reservations at the Paris Opera?”
“No. You’re joking with me.”
“Of course not. We’ve got seats at the opera to see Rigoletto, and before the performance we’re dining at Maxims. We’ve a table for two booked at seven o’clock. I sent a message to the train driver before we started that he wasn’t to stop in
“How the hell do I know where they’re taking us? For all I know the train’s headed East towards
“Moisheka, there’s no need for rudeness and shouting. Let’s try to be civilised. Admit you should have checked to confirm the destination. There’s always a card or document on the outside of the carriage.”
“So all right. If it makes you feel any better I confess I made a mistake. Next time we travel like this I’ll check the destination label.”
“Moisheka, you also forgot the matches.”
“Yes that too. I can’t deny I forgot the matches, so it’s lucky we don’t smoke. Anything else?” he replied with some irritation.
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This book, ‘A Touch of Chutzpah’, is biographical and is in reality two books woven into one. The first conveys the story of Sophia, an assertive woman, who worked tirelessly to raise herself and her family from crushing poverty to middle class affluence within a few years of arriving penniless and pregnant in England with three preschool age children, the eldest of whom was the author’s father. There followed thirty years in retirement, when she became increasingly reliant upon her children. As Sophia aged, she spiralled slowly into an unacceptable decline, shedding her independence along the way, until finally and against her wishes she was compelled to live in a nursing home where she later died.
About the Author
Arnold Powell was born in
Following a serious illness, which proved to be temporary, he retired from primary health care in 1996 and subsequently began a second career as an author. He and his wife have lived in
His first published novel was ‘In Search of Henry’, followed in 2007 by ‘Raging Against Time’, an autobiography.
This, his third book, ‘A Touch of Chutzpah’, is biographical and is in reality two books woven into one. The first conveys the story of Sophia, an assertive woman, who worked tirelessly to raise herself and her family from crushing poverty to middle class affluence within a few years of arriving penniless and pregnant in
Dr Powell extends his thanks to the directors of Springdene Nursing and Care Homes Ltd who have very generously sponsored publication of this book.
Mandatory reading for any one who cares for an aged family member…. Nursing Chronicle.
A book like this should not be missed…M.Pipik.
A story for our time…. Will Reed, The Interdependence On Sunday.
Un tour de force…C.Roger.