The
Golden Years – Harry Golden and the Carolina Israelite
In
1958, when Harry Golden published his book Only
in America
he was at the top of an incredible success story. His very own paper
- The Carolina Israelite. It was monthly, had 16 very packed pages
and was as diverse and interesting as its readers.
And,
Harry Golden wrote it from home and every single word in this very
unique publication was his own.
And,
Harry Golden's very own story was just as unique as his paper.
When he was young in New York he tried many things. He was a porter,
a salesman, an editor, a journalist, and many other things as well.
In other words, a life which was perfect for getting to know and
understand people. And, Harry Golden, being a great reader was also a
brilliant writer. And, being a great listener, too, he
had all that was needed for success as a
newspaper publisher. And, so it was, that after moving to Carolina,
Harry Golden founded The Carolina Israelite. A
newspaper with something for everyone.
And,
The
Carolina
Israelite was
a success.
Many people said that Harry Golden's articles - which he called
editorials - were like letters from a friend. And,
when time came round for the paper - time came round for the family.
Reading the The
Carolina Israelite
together was the highlight
of the month for many American families.
But,
of course, sooner or later, everyone has to give into age, and in
1968, Harry Golden wrote the last of his editorials and put The
Carolina Israelite to bed for the very last time. And
there has never been anything like it since. How could there be!
Harry Golden was a nonconformist. And, that's how it was, and only
in America!
Vocabulary
founded
– (to found/founded/founded)- to start something
highlight
–
big occasion/event
listener
– one
who gives someone else 100% when they are speaking
needed
(need/needed/needed) – what is wanted
nonconformist
– someone who is an individual/acts individually
paper
- newspaper
success
– the reaching of a goal
to
bed – (to put a paper to
bed) – get the paper ready for printing
Questions
How
often did the Carolina Israelite appear?
Where
did Harry Golden spend his youth?
What
do you need to be a great writer?
Where
did Harry Golden found his newspaper?
What
did Harry Golden call his articles?
Where
did Harry Golden work?
Was
Harry Golden a conformist?
Why
was the Carolina Israelite unique?
