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#222970 in Books Hella Winston 2006-11-15 2006-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .60 x 6.00l; .67 #File Name: 0807036277216 pagesUnchosen The Hidden Lives of Hasidic Rebels
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Important Breakthrough bookBy Cindy T. RizzoThis book was an eye opener; to me as well it seems to the author who thought she was writing about the quaint lives of Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn and instead ended up getting a view beneath the surface of the Fiddler on the Roof fantasy. Even though she is criticized as showing only the negative side of these communities; she does leave the reader with a clear understanding of why it is so difficult for people to leave--not just because they have no job skills or lack a formal education---but because they have come to expect and seek comfort from a supportive community where people will help you. Of course that help comes at a price and that's what she explores.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. FascinatingBy DickGordonCanWell written. Having once flirted with joining the Lubavitch and being unable to give up science and rationality Or sitting beside my spouse in public. I could identify with much written here and left with more information beyond the Lubavitch Hassids.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An interesting ReadBy ArlyneAn insightful book from an author who was allowed into this narrow world. It is not "anti" anything. It is just a good look at the difficult world that contstitutes Hasidim. Lives;lived in the 19th century; today. Many will think this is love of God; but the world can love God without dressing like they came from 19th century Poland; or narrowing lives to the control of a small number of people; who are just people. Being a secular Jew; this type of thought disturbs me. One can still; believe; in God without controlling the everyday lives of others. Winston; does a good job.
