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Unorthodox: A Journey of Rejection and Liberation from Hasidic Roots

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Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots

by Deborah Feldman

4.6 out of 5

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In her powerful and moving memoir, Unorthodox, Deborah Feldman chronicles her journey of rejection and liberation from her Hasidic roots. Raised in a strict and insular community in Brooklyn, Feldman struggled with the restrictive rules and expectations placed upon her.

From a young age, Feldman felt like an outsider within her own community. She questioned the teachings of her religion and longed for a life beyond the confines of her neighborhood. As she grew older, her desire for freedom grew stronger.

In her early twenties, Feldman made the courageous decision to leave her community. She left behind her family, her friends, and everything she had ever known. She moved to Berlin, where she began a new life of self-discovery.

In Berlin, Feldman faced many challenges. She had to learn a new language, find a job, and build a new life for herself. But she also found a sense of freedom and belonging that she had never experienced before.

Feldman's memoir is a powerful and inspiring story of rejection and liberation. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or who has ever longed for a life beyond the confines of their own community.

Unorthodox is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Hasidic community, the experience of immigration, or the power of the human spirit.

About the Author

Deborah Feldman was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in 1986. She was raised in a strict Hasidic community and married at the age of 17. In 2006, she left her community and moved to Berlin, where she began a new life of self-discovery. Feldman is the author of Unorthodox, a memoir of her journey of rejection and liberation from her Hasidic roots.

Critical Praise for Unorthodox

"Unorthodox is a powerful and moving memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or who has ever longed for a life beyond the confines of their own community." - The New York Times

"Feldman's writing is clear, concise, and emotionally resonant. Unorthodox is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Hasidic community, the experience of immigration, or the power of the human spirit." - The Washington Post

"Unorthodox is a powerful and inspiring story of rejection and liberation. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Guardian

Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots

by Deborah Feldman

4.6 out of 5