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Published: 6/8/2021
New York Times bestselling author Anne Sebba's moving biography of Ethel Rosenberg, the wife and mother whose execution for espionage-related crimes defined the Cold War and horrified the world. In June 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, a couple with two young sons, were led separately from their prison cells on Death Row and electrocuted moments apart. Both had been convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union, despite the fact that the US…

320 Pages

Publisher: St. Martin’s Press

Release Date: June 8, 2021

Ethel was the middle child and only girl in her family. She was a talented singer and was a good student. She could not go to college since she needed to go to work when she graduated from school to help out her family. She met Julius Rosenberg and was smitten. He was her first boyfriend. They got married and since Julius did not have a job, they did not have anywhere to live. They had to stay with friends and family for a while.

 

This is an in depth look into the life of Ethel Rosenberg. She grew up in a normal American family and married her first love. The information the author provides shows us more into her life. It is a sad story with an ending we all know. Or do we? Was Ethel a Communist? Was she guilty of passing secrets? The author provides information in an easy to read and understand format. If you are interested in finding out the author’s perspective, I highly recommend reading this book.

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