Publisher's Synopsis
In Quest Of Heaven: The Story Of The Sunrise Cooperative Farm Community is a book written by Joseph Jacob Cohen. It is a fascinating account of the Sunrise Cooperative Farm Community, a utopian community established in 1933 in the United States. The book explores the history of the community, its founding members, and the challenges they faced in their quest to create a self-sufficient and harmonious society.The Sunrise Cooperative Farm Community was founded during the Great Depression, and its members were primarily Jewish immigrants who had been affected by the economic crisis. They believed that by living and working together on a cooperative farm, they could create a better life for themselves and their families. The community was based on socialist principles, and its members shared everything from housing and food to work and resources.In Quest Of Heaven tells the story of the community's early struggles, including the challenges of building homes and farming the land. The book also explores the community's successes, such as its ability to provide for its members during times of hardship and its commitment to social justice and equality.Throughout the book, Cohen provides a detailed and engaging account of the community's history. He draws on primary sources, including interviews with former members of the community, to paint a vivid picture of life on the cooperative farm. He also explores the broader historical context of the community, including the political and social movements of the time.In Quest Of Heaven is a compelling and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the history of utopian communities in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of socialism, cooperative living, and the pursuit of a better world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
