Hush
Eishes Chayil
Sep 2010 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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Inside the closed community of Borough Park, where most Chassidim live, the rules of life are very clear, determined by an ancient script written thousands of years before down to the last detail-and abuse has never been a part of it. But when thirteen-year-old Gittel learns of the abuse her best friend has suffered at the hands of her own family member, the adults in her community try to persuade Gittel, and themselves, that nothing happened. Forced to remain silent, Gittel begins to question everything she was raised to believe.
A richly detailed and nuanced book, one of both humor and depth, understanding and horror, this story explains a complex world that remains an echo of its past, and illuminates the conflict between yesterday's traditions and today's reality.
A richly detailed and nuanced book, one of both humor and depth, understanding and horror, this story explains a complex world that remains an echo of its past, and illuminates the conflict between yesterday's traditions and today's reality.
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6 reviews
Victoria Meyer
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August 14, 2015
I read this after reading "This is not a Love Story" by the same author. I was taken in to her emotion without even thinking about it. I had a hard time putting it down. Just wonderful! Although, Google kept suggested Judy Blume books to me. This book is nothing like them. Much more mature subject matter. I would want to read it before I allowed a child to (or teen). The author really shows you life through the eyes of a child. Honestly and extremely well. Well done!
Crystal Mays
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January 3, 2017
Horror
About the author
EISHES CHAYIL (a pseudonym meaning "woman of valor"; pronounced AY-shis CHEYE-el) was raised in a world of Chassidic schools, synagogues, and summer camps and is a direct descendant of the major founders and leaders in the Chassidic world. She holds a masters degree in creative writing and has worked as a journalist for several international Orthodox newspapers. She lives on the East Coast with her family.
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