Geri Spieler returns to Beth Am to discuss her newest book, Revenge of the Sisters.

After Regina’s husband abandons her and their four children (one son and three daughters) in Chicago, Regina relocates to Los Angeles, where she faces financial struggles as a single mother caring for her children. Jewish Family Services places the girls in an orphanage where they stay until graduation and attend programs to acquire essential skills to support themselves.

Rose, Josephine, and Dorothy Butlaw attended University High School in Los Angeles, each with her own remarkable talent — Rose excelled in math, Josephine showcased artistic talent, and Dorothy had a knack for journalism. Unfortunately, their journeys were hindered by jealousy and antisemitism which often overshadowed their hard work and kept them from receiving the recognition and opportunities they truly deserved.

Geri will bring copies of her book for attendees to purchase, and will sign them upon request. Please register by Sunday, January 4 using the form below.

Geri Spieler is the immediate past president of the San Francisco Peninsula branch of the California Writers Club and has authored articles in numerous publications. She has written for the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Forbes, and as a Research Director for Gartner, a global technology advising company, and she was a regular contributor to Truthdig.com, an award-winning investigative reporting website, and the Huffington Post. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Authors Guild, the Women’s National Book Association, the Internet Society, and the Book Critics Circle.