Diamonds & Demons
Author | : David H. Bernstein |
Publisher | : Lothian Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : IND:30000077034704 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Download or read book Diamonds & Demons written by David H. Bernstein and published by Lothian Children's Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Melbourne businessman, Joseph Gutnick. Tells of his family background, schooling at Yeshivah College in Melbourne, rabbinical studies in New York, success in the mining industry, his philanthropy, religious beliefs, political involvement and role in the Melbourne Football Club. Discusses the influences on his life, in particular that of the late Lubavitche Rebbe (who predicted that Gutnick would find gold and diamonds in the Australian desert). Includes photographs, references, glossary and index. Author is a freelance writer and journalist who has written for the 'Australian Jewish News', 'Jerusalem Post', 'Age', 'Australian' and 'Sydney Morning Herald'.