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Playmakers by Michael Kimmel explores the origins of beloved childhood toys, tracing their roots to Jewish immigrants who fled Europe and found success in the toy industry. The book delves into the stories of Morris and Rose Moskowitz, Ruth and Elliot Handler, the Hassenfeld brothers, Louis Marx, and Joshua Lionel Cowen, who transformed play into big business in the early 20th century. This hidden chapter of American innovation reveals how play shaped their success stories, offering a surprising history that will stick with you.

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