The Tailor's Daughter by Lois Baer Barr does more than transport readers to an earlier time. The novel immerses us in a rich, sometimes, strife-filled tale of day to day life we can all relate to. Immigration, the Great Depression, a life-altering flood, and the impact of war all shape the story of the Toplansky family who just want what we all want, their part of The American Dream.