“Some people simply use their faith as a lexicon of behavioral reasoning; without that they would be forced to face their own moral and ethical failings honestly according to a secular code of right and wrong.”
Book:Exodus: A Memoir
Quote by Deborah Feldman
Work
Exodus: A Memoir
This memoir recounts the author's journey of departure from a place or circumstance that defined much of their earlier life. Through reflective prose, the narrative examines the emotional and practical challenges of breaking away from familiar structures, the process of self-reinvention, and the search for belonging in a new environment. The book offers an intimate look at the complexities of memory, loss, and the courage required to forge a different path. more
Author
Deborah Feldman
Deborah Feldman is an American author born in 1986. Her works primarily explore personal faith, religious identity, and the status of women in religious societies. Her debut book, 'Escape from Orthodoxy: A Jewish Girl's Journey to Secular Life', tells the story of her transformation from an ultra-Orthodox Jewish upbringing to secular life. more
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