Sam Levenson (1) (1911–1980)
Author of Everything But Money
For other authors named Sam Levenson, see the disambiguation page.
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- Levenson, Sam
- Birthdate
- 1911-12-28
- Date of death
- 1980-08-27
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The author became a school teacher, then a radio/television personality. This is his memoir. First person account of a rich childhood in a blighted urban slum. Very amusing, filled with ironic observations.
"Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we'll find it."
"It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.'"… (more)