"Words are the heart of humanity and I live with that in mind." Joe Esselin, son of Yiddish poet Alter Esselin, tells the story of his father's journey to America in the early 1900s. Living through poverty, finding work as a carpenter, and cherishing memories of his homeland all became inspirations for his poetry.
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