This was a sensational book based on the author Ann Jacobson who fears public exposure. She grew up as a member of a jewish Hasidic community, where rules and laws are very strict.
She went against those laws at 16, when she had a forbidden love affair/ sexual encounter with someone other than her community. A hispanic boy. She was cast off over seas to Israel where she was forced to go to an all girls boarding school as punishment. There she learned and grew.
This novel is all about experiences the author went thru and a tantalizing tale of female empowerment and finding oneself. Finding a place in the world where she could fit in and live her own life. This was a crazy good read that had me turning page after page until the book was over. To experience someone elses pain, love, shamefulness, and courage was a real eye opener about todays society and other religious communities besides my own. A really great novel that I highly recommend.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free in exchange for my unbiased opinion and review.
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