MELTING POINT Family, Memory, and the Search for a Promised Land

This audiobook opens as an insightful biography of David Jochelmann, author Rachel Cockerell's grandfather, who helped found the State of Israel. The narrative evolves into an exploration of the Jewish migration to Texas, weaving in the stories of influential figures such as Emjo Basshe and others who shaped this unique chapter of history. Henry Goodman is an excellent narrator, in particular due to his ability to give unique voices to figures ranging from Theodore Herzl to Basshe. Goodman's focus on historical context connects the varied principals and their journeys. Traversing the years from the early 1900s to the 1950s, the audiobook also gives voice to the Zionist movement and its influence in Palestine and throughout the world. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]