Unorthodox
The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots
Deborah Feldman
The memoir recounts a woman's life growing up in the strict Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism in Brooklyn, New York, and her eventual escape from an arranged marriage and the community's oppressive religious dictates. It details her struggles with faith, identity, and personal freedom, culminating in her decision to leave with her son and start a new life.
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