Looking Up: A Memoir of Sisters, Survivors and Skokie
"Humor and tragedy blend seamlessly in this memoir of childhood upbringing and family trauma...A memoir whose heart pays considerable homage to its subjects." -Kirkus Reviews"...It's a book about Holocaust survivors, yes, but it's also a coming-of-age story, a personal recounting of what it's like to live in a large family and the dynamics of the relationships within it."Mike Isaacs, the Skokie Review,a Chicago Sun-Times Publication"...Pressman is a talented writer and this book is a testament to her parents' truly indomitable will." -Publishers Weekly"A memoir that is truly memorable." -Writer's Digest"Looking Upis a superbly written autobiography that truly deserves being awarded the 20th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Grand Prize Book Award, as well as rave reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. Looking Up is highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library Contemporary American Biography collections."- The Midwest Book Review