"A portrait of personal and artistic awakening in midcentury New York's Arabic-speaking Sephardic community, From Baghdad to Brooklyn is the story of a tumultuous era, an old-world people, a resilient family, and an artist's coming-of-age. As Marshall brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of his childhood to life, he beautifully evokes the magic of youth and discovery. From playing "running bases" in the Brooklyn streets to getting lost at Coney Island and from the pleasures of books and music to the mysteries contained under a microscope, Marshall's story is as enduring as it is original."--Jacket.