Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was born on June 28, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York. I was the last child born to Kate Kaminsky, whose maiden name was Katie Brookman. I was the center of attention as I was the baby of the family. My father died when I was six years old, leaving me with a lasting frustration about not having a father. #2 My brothers were all wonderful, and even though they didn't have a father of their own, they made sure that I was cared for and looked after. My mother became both parents after my brothers were old enough to work. #3 My mother was a hero. She lost her husband when she was thirty, and then had to raise four kids on her own. She was constantly busy: getting breakfast, washing dishes, doing laundry, and cooking dinner. But she always made time for me. #4 My mother's sister, Sadie, lived in the apartment below us on the fourth floor. Sadie was a terrific sister to my mother. She was always there for her, especially when my father died. She provided my mother with a couple of extra dollars a week by bringing home some work for her from her factory.