Hush
Author(s): Eishes Chayil
Inside the closed community of Borough Park, where most Chassidim live, the rules of life are determined by an ancient script written thousands of years before, and abuse has never been a part of it. But when thirteen-year-old Gittel learns of the abuse her best friend has suffered at the hands of her own family member, the adults in her community try to convince Gittel, and themselves, that nothing happened. Forced to remain silent, Gittel begins to question everything she was raised to believe. A nuanced exploration of a complex world, one of both humour and depth, understanding and horror, this story illuminates the conflict between yesterday's traditions and today's reality.
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The widely acclaimed coming-of-age novel that offers compassion and hope
A Morris Award Honor Winner A Sidney Taylor Award Winner This painful, respectful story of redemption is well worth delving into Yiddish-laden prose. Kirkus Reviews, starred review This thoughtful, disturbing, and insightful novel provides an insider's view of an insular society. School Library Journal Emotionally riveting... The charm of Gittel's narration stems from her mix of respect for her community's traditions and the humor that arises from a child trying to make sense of her world. Jennifer M. Brown, Shelf Awareness I couldn't put Hush down. Gripping, fascinating and poignant, the book is bravely written. ...An extremely well-crafted story that keeps you turning pages. Teenreads.com
Eishes Chayil (a pseudonym meaning "woman of valor"; pronounced AY-shis CHEYE-el) was raised in a world of Chassidic schools, synagogues, and summer camps. She lives in New Jersey with her family.
General Fields
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- : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- : Walker & Co
- : 0.454
- : 01 April 2011
- : 210mm X 140mm
- : United States
- : 01 January 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Eishes Chayil
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 813.6
- : From 14
- : 368