| Growing Up Greek in St. Louis Contributor(s): Matsakis Ph. D., Aphrodite (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738519561 ISBN-13: 9780738519562 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Minority Studies - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Series: Voices of America |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.56" W x 9.24" (0.64 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Greece - Geographic Orientation - Missouri |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Since the beginning of the 20th century, St. Louis' Greek-American community has been a vibrant part of the city's fabric. Through a series of vivid personal accounts of growing up in two worlds during the post-WWII era, Growing Up Greek in St. Louis explores the challenges faced by Greek-Americans as they sought to preserve a rich cultural heritage while assimilating to American ways. From a detailed account of her Grandmothers' struggles during the occupation of Greece during WWII and the Asia Minor Holocaust to the first hand experiences faced by Greek-American children in Greek school, the celebration of name days, and the ever-present "evil eye," the book captures the sense of tradition, history, hospitality (philotimo), and community so vital to the Greek experience. |
Contributor Bio(s): Matsakis Ph. D., Aphrodite: - In this book, author Aphrodite Matsakis reflects on her experience and identity within the community that has shaped her life. Dr. Matsakis, a native of St. Louis, has worked as a counseling psychologist for 25 years and has authored 10 books on an array of psychological topics. |