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Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots
Unorthodox The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots
Author: Deborah Feldman
In the tradition of Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Infidel and Carolyn Jessop’s Escape, Unorthodox is a captivating story about a young woman determined to live her own life at any cost. — The Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism is as mysterious as it is intriguing to outsiders. In this arresting memoir, Deborah Feldman reveals what life is li...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781439187005
ISBN-10: 1439187002
Publication Date: 2/14/2012
Pages: 272
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3.4 stars, based on 33 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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MissCovington avatar reviewed Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots on + 34 more book reviews
This book was interesting, however it was no where near SCANDALOUS... as the title says. Yes it must have been oppressive to grow up this way, however when she finally escapes out of the Hasidic culture that wasn't shocking either, I won't say why so if you choose to read it.
linsey avatar reviewed Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots on + 9 more book reviews
As someone who is interested in all sorts of exclusive religions, I was very excited to read this book. Unfortunately it did not completely live up to my hopes. I can empathize with where the author is coming from - feeling like an outsider in such an oppressive society must be suffocating. However, it is my opinion that her story could have benefited from waiting a few more years (in order to gain more real world perspective that she missed out on by being part of this society) before it was shared. A certain amount of bitterness and hostility comes through in the writing, which makes learning about this sect of orthodox Judaism in "Unorthodox" difficult to digest.
reviewed Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots on + 4 more book reviews
Lots of fun - a good read even though it s pretty harrowing story. Quick read, well worth the time.
penmage007 avatar reviewed Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots on + 10 more book reviews
BORING! The title is also somewhat misleading. Less about her leaving (she leaves about 2 pages shy of the end of the book)and more about her Hasidic upbringing and the culture and its inequalities. Some of the topics broached in the book made me so angry I nearly stopped reading it, but I pressed on, hoping in 5 or 10 pages she'd leave her pathetic excuse for a husband and live her life on her own terms. So much for that. I bought this at a bookstore during a Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal, and it is worth every penny I paid for it- nothing.


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