Bread Out Of Stone

Bread Out Of Stone is a memoir written by Iris Scharmel, a woman who grew up in poverty in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. The book chronicles her experiences living in a family that struggled to make ends meet, often going hungry and relying on government assistance. Despite these challenges, Scharmel was determined to find a way out of poverty and worked hard to earn an education.The title of the book, Bread Out Of Stone, is a reference to a biblical story in which Jesus turns stones into bread to feed the hungry. Scharmel uses this metaphor to describe her own journey out of poverty, which she accomplished through hard work, perseverance, and a strong sense of purpose.Throughout the book, Scharmel reflects on the impact of poverty on her life and the lives of those around her. She also explores themes such as family, community, and the American Dream. Bread Out Of Stone is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on the experience of poverty in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.