Lenka S. reviewed on 12/21/2015 + 829 more book reviews

Feel sorry for the writer that has endured hardships serious negligence on an emotional level growing up. However this book is more about a dysfunctional family than about orthodoxy. I think it's a good read as its exemplary of what happens to children when their emotional needs are not tended to. Considering her lack of upbringing and age, I can't point a finger at her for her immature thought process, however, it's crazy how she makes assumptions like its's her husbands responsibility to "fix" the car, and she blames HIM for her getting in AND actually driving the car possibly with her child in it, she herself states (irresponsible and possibly narcisstic) and she puts the blame on him for not making sure the car is fixed and safe. Now she's contradicting herself as well here, as she's pro women not being "reliant" and being independent, yet she can't own up and oversee the maintenance of a shared car she's driving! especially with her son possibly in it!did she have a contract with her husband that fixing the car is his responsibility?! Isn't she anti the old fashioned "man fix, woman cook " rigid deal? lSo there are a lot of these preconceived notions, assumptions, a touch of narcissism or borderline perhaps, immaturity and a number of contradictions stemming from an immature thinking process. Can't blame her, given her upbringing. I see her as an example of a product of dysfunction which can occur anywhere, in any culture I don't see at all concrete proof of the relation to the orthodoxy only as in her feelings resulting from abandonment etc. I'm dissapointed bec I have Jewish roots and was curious more about the orthodoxy through a sophisticated lens, again this is More about dysfunction. Written prematurely. I wish her much success especially if she will reach out to help other children from all cultures that are coming from negligent situations! Provided that she have proper counseling and guidance for her own issues.

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