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A review by veryperi22
Joheved by Maggie Anton
4.0
I loved this book. I was recently asked - where are the women who declare their right to share in the religious experience so central to our lives? I know the answer now! In Rashi's daughters! Joheved pursued the interest despite running the risk of losing the respect of her female peers of her time. Despite running the risk of being seen as audacious by the males of her generation.
I hate being referred to as a feminist. The word that has come to be associated with bra-burning and victimization. Of femi-nazis and obnoxious behaviour.
Yet so often we see opportunity for pursuit of knowledge, interest, developing talent, etc being discouraged.
Be that as it may, I will steal a quote from a wise friend of mine that has stuck-
Talent doesn't discriminate. It's opportunity that does.
A worthy read.
(I'm aware that the book is a novel and much of it is the figment of the author's imagination. Yet the accurate period setting and sources from Rashi causes the storyline to ring true.)
I hate being referred to as a feminist. The word that has come to be associated with bra-burning and victimization. Of femi-nazis and obnoxious behaviour.
Yet so often we see opportunity for pursuit of knowledge, interest, developing talent, etc being discouraged.
Be that as it may, I will steal a quote from a wise friend of mine that has stuck-
Talent doesn't discriminate. It's opportunity that does.
A worthy read.
(I'm aware that the book is a novel and much of it is the figment of the author's imagination. Yet the accurate period setting and sources from Rashi causes the storyline to ring true.)