Title: Don't Sing at the Table: Life Lessons from my Grandmothers.
Author: Adriana Trigiani.
A book has not moved me like this in a long time. There is so much wisdom and many lessons to be learned. What impressed me most was the incredible strengths of all the women in this book.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Teresa Drucker
Showing posts with label memoir. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memoir. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Through the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey Between Genders
Title: Through the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey Between Genders.
Author: Joy Ladin.
With much honesty and humor, Professor Ladin recounts her struggles as she becomes a transgendered woman . . . all while teaching literature at the Orthodox Jewish campus of Yeshiva University in New York.
Her poignant memoir takes us from her years as a devoted family man -- through to her transition to a woman. Her deep struggles with her faith are painfully described -- but are balanced out with some humorous struggles as she learns to walk and talk as a woman. A very engrossing read!
Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Eileen Feynman
Author: Joy Ladin.
With much honesty and humor, Professor Ladin recounts her struggles as she becomes a transgendered woman . . . all while teaching literature at the Orthodox Jewish campus of Yeshiva University in New York.
Her poignant memoir takes us from her years as a devoted family man -- through to her transition to a woman. Her deep struggles with her faith are painfully described -- but are balanced out with some humorous struggles as she learns to walk and talk as a woman. A very engrossing read!
Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Eileen Feynman
Monday, July 30, 2012
A Paper Life
Title: A Paper Life.
Author: Tatum O'Neal.
I found her memories of childhood very sad. It is proof to me that fame comes at a very steep price, not only for oneself but for generations to follow. That said, I couldn't put it down and am anxious to read her second book.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Tatum O'Neal.
I found her memories of childhood very sad. It is proof to me that fame comes at a very steep price, not only for oneself but for generations to follow. That said, I couldn't put it down and am anxious to read her second book.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Friday, July 20, 2012
Then Again
Title: Then Again.
Author: Diane Keaton.
I love Diane Keaton. The story is very well written.
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Jen
Author: Diane Keaton.
I love Diane Keaton. The story is very well written.
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Jen
Monday, July 16, 2012
Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots
Title: Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejectionof My Hasidic Roots.
Author: Deborah Feldman.
This is a true story of a woman who grew up as a Hasidic Jew. She has always questioned her family's religious customs but it isn't until she is married that she realizes that she wants to start a new life. This book is honest, funny and sad. What a page turner!!
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Deborah Feldman.
This is a true story of a woman who grew up as a Hasidic Jew. She has always questioned her family's religious customs but it isn't until she is married that she realizes that she wants to start a new life. This book is honest, funny and sad. What a page turner!!
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Invisible Sisters: A Memoir
Title: Invisible Sisters: A Memoir.
Author: Jessica Handler.
A beautiful tribute to her sisters and her parents, the author tells the compelling story of the devastation of one genetic flaw after another. The author, a true survivor shares in honest detail a moving description well worth the read.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco
Author: Jessica Handler.
A beautiful tribute to her sisters and her parents, the author tells the compelling story of the devastation of one genetic flaw after another. The author, a true survivor shares in honest detail a moving description well worth the read.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of my Hasidic Roots
Title: Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of my Hasidic Roots.
Author: Deborah Feldman.
This engaging memoir gives the reader a rare glimpse into the mysterious and secretive lives of the women of the Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism. The author reveals what life was like for her as a child and teenager trapped within a religous tradition that restricts young women to only marriage and motherhood. How she "fought" and eventually "escaped" from these strict beliefs and lifestyle forms the basis of her story. Her break from this insular world makes for riveting reading!
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
Author: Deborah Feldman.
This engaging memoir gives the reader a rare glimpse into the mysterious and secretive lives of the women of the Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism. The author reveals what life was like for her as a child and teenager trapped within a religous tradition that restricts young women to only marriage and motherhood. How she "fought" and eventually "escaped" from these strict beliefs and lifestyle forms the basis of her story. Her break from this insular world makes for riveting reading!
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
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