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In his New York Times bestseller, Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All Its Moods,
author Michael Wex led readers on a hilariously edifying excursion through Yiddish culture and history. With Just Say Nu: Yiddish for Every Occasion (When English Just Won't Do) , he shows us how to use this remarkable language to spice up conversations, stories, presentations,
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arguments, and more, when plain English will not suffice (including, of course, lots of delightful historical and cultural side trips along the way).
"This treasure trove of linguistics, sociology, history and folklore offers a fascinating look at how, through the centuries, a unique and enduring language has reflected an equally unique and enduring culture."
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Publishers Weekly
"So you enjoyed Michael Wex's Born to Kvetch, a North American introduction to Yiddish...? Even if you have no social connection with the haredi Ashkenazic community, you will probably also enjoy Just Say Nu - Yiddish for Every Occasiom.... [I]t's a delight."
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Jerusalem Post
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