| Jewish Mothers Tell Their Stories: Acts of Love and Courage Contributor(s): Siegel, Rachel J. (Author), Cole, Ellen (Author), Steinberg Oren, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 078901100X ISBN-13: 9780789011008 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: Jewish Mothers Tell Their Stories is a heartwarming and very candid collection of personal essays written by contemporary Jewish women. The struggles of motherhood, children, and marriage; the importance of family, Judaic traditions, and rituals; and intergenerational conflicts between themselves and their own mothers are honestly and emotionally revealed. This book will captivate readers of Jewish and non-Jewish background, as well as professionals, students, and academics in the fields of women's studies, history, or culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice - Family & Relationships | Parenting - Motherhood - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: 306.874 |
| LCCN: 00027606 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.05" W x 8.41" (1.10 lbs) 334 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Holiday - Mother's Day - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winner of the Women in Psychology Jewish Caucus Award for 2000 Jewish Mothers Tell Their Stories: Acts of Love and Courage contains touching and personal essays written by contemporary Jewish mothers from different parts of the globe. Their stories reveal the choices that Jewish mothers make in our post-Holocaust, non-Jewish world--the many ways of being Jewish, the acts of loving, of preserving and celebrating Jewish traditions and spirituality, and of transmitting them to their children and families. The firsthand stories in this compelling book raises questions and provides you with insight into a variety of topics, including:
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