More than just a Book Review - The Invisible Wall

There is so much to like about this book. It is a memoir written by harry Bernstein -- a 93 year old man.
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You read that right, he wrote this amazing and lyrical novel at 93.
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It is the story of his family and growing up Jewish during WW1. It is replete with interesting and heart breaking experiences that will keep you reading long into the night. I'd call it a must read.
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One of the reasons I love it so much has nothing to do with the actual book.

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The part that is most touching to me is the fact that he wanted to be a writer his whole life

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He worked as a 'slush pile reviewer' for a couple of Hollywood movie houses, and had some amazing experiences. One is in regards to a time when he had weekend plans with his wife. He was anxious to get out of town and, on Friday night, his boss handed him a script and told him to have it reviewed by Monday. Harry didn't want to do it. He flipped through the manuscript, decided it was another piece of historical romance trash (his words) and gave it a 'pass'
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That manuscript was Gone With the Wind.

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Harry lost his job over that pass.

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Harry's wife died when he was 91. He began writing his memoir and finished at 93. It was published at 96. His wife never lived to see him realize his life long dream.

But the beautiful lesson is that Harry never gave up. He knew he would be a successful author some day.....and he was.

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He was 96 when it happened, but it did happen.

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Never give up your dreams, friends.

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Never, ever.
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