And the time flow in this book is exquisite: as in life, Gilman's transforms Joseph from page in subtle but certain stages, bringing him from early childhood into his cheder years.

为做的毯子，即使旧、破，也舍不得丢，他相信一定有办法把旧西成新的西。这条毯子就在的巧手下，渐渐成外套、背心、领带、手帕和钮扣。