02282cam a22003853u 4500 1839 UtSlPG 20260610133050.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wolf, Emma, 1865-1932 Other Things Being Equal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-08-01 Produced by Barbara Cantalupo, and David Widger "Other Things Being Equal" by Emma Wolf is a novel set in the late 19th century that explores themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal identity. The story centers around Ruth Levice, a young Jewish woman navigating her relationships with her parents and her friendships, while also dealing with the complexities of her mother's deteriorating health and her father's attempts to balance family life with societal obligations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ruth as she engages in a seemingly casual conversation with her cousin Jennie about her mother's well-being. The opening scenes touch on various familial and social dynamics, revealing Ruth's innate sense of responsibility toward her mother and the contrasting perspectives she has with Jennie about the Jewish-Christian social interactions in San Francisco. The initial chapters set the stage for Ruth's personal growth as she grapples with her mother's illness, her father's protective nature, and her own evolving desires for independence and agency within society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Domestic fiction San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction Jewish fiction Jewish families -- Fiction Jews -- California -- San Francisco -- Fiction Interfaith marriage -- Fiction Jewish women -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1839 43950 43950