Bernice Rubens
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Bernice Rubens
Norman is the clever one in a close-knit Jewish family in the East End of London. Infant prodigy, brilliant barrister, the apple of his parents’ eye… until, at forty-one, he becomes a drug addict, confined to his bedroom, at the mercy of his hallucinations and paranoia. For Norman, his committal to a mental hospital represents the ultimate act of betrayal. For Rabbi Zweck, Norman’s father, his son’s deterioration is a bitter reminder of his own guilt and failure. Only Bella, the unmarried sister, can reach across the abyss of pain to bring father and son the elusive peace they so desperately crave.
