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Unorthodox

the Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots
meganmartinphoto
Apr 07, 2014meganmartinphoto rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fascinating insiders view of this mysterious community. I couldn't put it down. I live within blocks of where most of this takes place and for years I've been endlessly curious about what life is like behind closed doors. I especially like when she gives specific locations-it makes me a little giddy to share in the secrets when I pass by places like the mitzvah. It is well written for someone who was denied a traditional American education during her formative years. For those who complain about the lack of comments or response from her family and former community-you should know that it's most likely that she has been completely shunned by the Satmar community for rebelling and leaving. Members who leave ultra-orthodox religions are often completely cut off. Which makes it that much more difficult to leave in the first place. Bravo to Deborah for her bravery.