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simiavus's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, although it suffers from a little superficiality. It's a self-discovery story that doesn't take itself too seriously. I would have liked more of the jujitsu rabbi himself, and some greater exploration of what she learned about herself from hanging out with her Hasidic neighbors, but overall I recommend this title as a light and easy read.
smtucker01's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely loved this book - there was something so touching and so...honest about growing up and growing into a woman after Sex and the City and new heartache. This book was honest for me - maybe not all women, but it definitely was for me.
cathyofcary's review against another edition
3.0
You will like/hate/be "meh" about this book depending on your interests. The memoirist didn't have anything more terribly interesting happen to her than a rough breakup and snap decision to share an apt. with a young Orthodox Rabbi losing his religion. Rebecca is a gifted writer, rather blunt about her vain interests and curious about the Orthodox community (Crown Heights) she finds herself living in. The book is a bit thin in places and it jumps around. Either she didn't spend quite that much time with the Rabbi or she had to take out some of the material. But it is still an interesting read -- especially if you are interested in this milieu.
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