A review by rox74
Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots by Deborah Feldman

5.0

I didn't intend to read this book.  I'd seen the Netflix show that's based on the book and felt I knew the story.  But then I stumbled on an interview with the author and I felt compelled to read her story.  As is always the case, the book was much better than the film, and I'm glad I picked it up.  The story was often shocking but it gave me a better understanding of how the Hasidic Jews live and why they live that way.  It was a really interesting read.  I'm also keen to read the author's second book - Exodus - to hear more of her life outside of the Hasidic community.  
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