The Golden Years – Harry Golden and the Carolina Israelite
Harry Golden - listen Here
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 as 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, salesman, editor, journalist, and many other things as well. In other words, a great life 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, by-the-way, 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. Harry Golden was a nonconformist. And, that's how it was - and only in America!
The Golden Years – Harry Golden and the Carolina Israelite
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
