Helpful Score: 8
The Ladies Auxiliary is told from the point of view of an entire community - sentences beginning with "we." It's unusual, but it works. The arrival of a new family, made up of a widow and her young daughter, to the insular orthodox Jewish community in Memphis, TN shakes up that very community. It's a story about loss, belonging, and people who just don't fit the mold. It's well worth a read.
Helpful Score: 3
This one was on my keeper shelf for a long time before I decided to share it--it is a lot of fun!
Helpful Score: 2
I simply loved this fish-out-of-water story. Mirvis GETS the Orthodox way and the difficulties of fitting in while still being apart -- and what happens when someone who legitimately ought to fit in just can't.
Helpful Score: 2
This is a great book. If you are a fan of Naomi Ragen, you'll like this one.
Helpful Score: 2
Great book club read.
