02322cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000520011524500730016726400510024030000470029133600260033833700260036433800360039050000310042650801250045752013070058253400450188965300260193485600430196099900170200333793UtSlPG20260610133753.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aGabriel, Gilbert W.q(Gilbert Wolf),d1890-195214aThe Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-09-22  aE-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Barbara Kosker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)  a"The Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew" by Gilbert W. Gabriel is a semi-autobiographical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the formative years of a young Jewish boy growing up in America, delving into his struggles with cultural identity, loneliness, and the complexities of adolescence in a predominantly Christian society. The protagonist grapples with feelings of shame about his heritage and the quest for belonging, which shapes his emotional landscape throughout the narrative.  At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on the significant impact his school days have had on his life, framing them as "seven lighted candles" representing his journey toward understanding his Jewish identity. He shares his experiences of bullying, social isolation, and the internal conflict of being a Jewish boy in a largely antagonistic environment. The opening portion introduces the themes of alienation and self-discovery, hinting at the protagonist's eventual quest for faith and acceptance. Through poignant memories of family loss and societal prejudice, the narrator sets the stage for a narrative that not only recounts personal experiences but also critiques broader societal dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJews -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33793  c74639d74639