Save Me, Julie Kogon

by Allen Ruff

Who shows up for the funeral when Harry Rabin suddenly dies, and why? A revealing tale of Jewish New Haven's underside told with savvy wit and loving compassion.

266 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 2007

Reviews

[John Mcnamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this, then it got lost during a cleaning of the house. I recently found it and picked it up. It is an incredibly moving and well-written tale of family and community. I'll have more to say that I am sure, but Allen's imagery leaps off of the pages and makes the reader feel as though they are one of the ghosts in the room of the characters.

[Worker Co-op & Economic Democracy Reading List]

Allen Ruff, a member of Union Cab of Madison for over 20 years, wrote his first novel. Other works include a history of Dane County and a history of the Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company.

[Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

A great, engaging read with vivid, visual portrayals, characters galore and wonderful dialogue. A slice of life seldom portrayed.