Hungry Hearts

"Hungry Hearts" by Anzia Yezierska is a story set in the early 1900’s that follows Shenah Pessah, a young Jewish immigrant yearning for love and a place to call home in America. Shenah's difficult life as a janitress in a basement apartment leaves her feeling isolated until a young sociology instructor arrives and offers her a glimpse of hope. The novel explores her aspirations to rise above her circumstances, but her dreams will conflict with the challenges of her new life. This is a story of identity, dreams, and the universal want for human connection.