THE ICE CREAM QUEEN OF ORCHARD STREET

The captivating story of ice cream queen Lillian Dunkle is flawlessly delivered by the author. Her cadence and expressiveness are entertaining as she portrays the complex Dunkle, who is pathetic, sarcastic, ambitious, and bold. Gilman gives life to Dunkle's immigrant story, which spans over 70 years. Many Yiddish terms and a few Italian ones are sprinkled throughout her impressive narration. As a poor immigrant becomes the ice cream queen, the story provides historical insights on the development and franchising of the ice cream industry. Listeners will be engaged by Gilman's compelling story and presentation. M.N.T. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2014]