Selected Publications of
Sidney B. Kurtz

Books

The White Man's War
May 2006, Xlibris Corporation, paperback, 320pp.

Mr. Kurtz's last novel. A novel of Solomon Mobuto's life, an african-american shipmate from the author's World War II, Merchant Mariners service.

Marcel Singer, The Gentle Butcher of Hongkew
October 2003, Xlibris Corporation, paperback, 339pp.

Based on a true story of a family escaping Natzi Germany to the ghettos of then Japanese occupied, Hongkew, China. In a world where the unreal was real, incidents such as citizens requesting unnecessary surgery simply to get away from the violence of the streets were unfortunately true, as were the signs of hope like the group of arabs who joined the jewish ghetto soccer team.

Alice: Broken Windows, Broken Dreams
October 2001, Xlibris Corporation, paperback, 320pp.

Based on a true story Alice, who, in fleeing danger, abandons her homeland in search of survival. Alice is a tale of love and desire - a love of life, a love for family, and an overwhelming desire to survive.

The Jewish Rectangle - An American Adventure
July 1998, American Literary Press, paperback, 340pp.
A novel set in the 1890-1930s, The Jewish Rectangle brings vibrance to one family's immigration to America.

Articles

Fond farewell to a late-blooming contributor (by Porus Cooper)
May 8th, 2006, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Little victories so valuable in life's good fight
March 23rd, 2006, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Sharing coffee - plus ideas and opinions
February 13th, 2006, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

A better traffic system would help conserve fuel
September 16th, 2005, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Could things get worse for ailing seniors? Yes
November 18th, 2005, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

The best seat in the house
September 16th, 2005, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Familiar faces, 50 years later
August 10th, 2005, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

A belief in Santa somehow suited this Jewish child
December 15th, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Looking back on 80 years
October 12th, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Disrupted meal reawakens past
May 6th, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Remembering when skiing in S. Jersey was at its peak
December 26th, 2003, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Civic Center, homeschooling can both bring good
August 3rd , 2003, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Facilities disregard poorer retirees
January 5, 2002, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Let's honor changes in area population
June 13, 2001, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

A celluloid fantasy comes alive
July 14, 2000, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary
Giving chase to a bus from inside a taxicab fulfills a Humphrey Bogart-inspired dream.

Disabled? Sure - they lack compassion
February 23, 2000, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary
Those who park n spots set aside for the less fortunate are truly handicapped.

Finding a world of welcome in Voorhees
December 14, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary
When a pair of outsiders settled in Lake Villa, fellowship proved as sturdy as the homes.

As a drive begins to become dreary, parrots add color
October 29, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

A long way to go for hospital drama
September 24, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary
No shouting, no heroics, no romance - and certainly no rush when you feel the call.

Calling all crawlers
September 17, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Water, water everywhere - so let's put it to work
August 16, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary
Speaking out during a major drought.

Offensive material pervasive as it is without library's help
July 23, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

The way we played
June 20, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine, (illustrated)
A reminiscent look at children's games 50 years ago.
Letters to the editor, following the publication

A tortoise has surprise for Route 70 jackrabbits
June 4, 1999, Philadelphia Inquirer, South Jersey Commentary

Annual Opera in the Park puts new spin on tailgating
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