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Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots

This memoir provides an intimate look into the author's experiences growing up in a strict Hasidic community, her struggle with the constraints of her faith, and her path to self-discovery and independence. more

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Deborah Feldman
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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