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Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival Program
November 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
With Author Martin Sneider, Shelf Life: A Novel
Moderated by Robin Pollak
7:00 PM over Zoom
A Jewish American family saga set in St. Louis about the rise of its fashion retailing empire, and how it splits and ultimately devastates the family.
As the son of Max Feldman, the brilliant founder of the Fratelli Massimo chain, Josh Feldman has always known his destiny…working alongside his father during the last half of the 20th century and one day succeeding him, as promised by his father.
But as he comes of age, starts a family of his own, and works his way up in the business, Josh slowly begins to understand his father’s penchant for treachery. With Max’s ruthless ambition and his drive to be celebrated for his success, will Josh ever be allowed to succeed him?
When the family becomes divided over the future of the business, Josh faces the fact that even the deepest family bonds and his father’s promises may have a shelf life.
Martin Sneider was born in New York, grew up in the Midwest, and educated at Harvard, University of Missouri, and Washington University of St. Louis. He was married for 55 years and recently widowed. He has two married children, four granddaughters, and three careers. He was a ready-to-wear and fashion shoe merchant for 25 years and co-CEO of a 3,000-store chain. Sneider is an adjunct professor at Washington University, an author, former chairman of St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the Board of Directors of Harvard Business School, and a former board member of Jewish Community Center Association. He is a 40-year member of Shaare Emeth Temple in St. Louis.
