Feldman, Deborah

A barebones description of the storyline doesn’t even begin to do justice to this magnificent piece of literature, which will stand the test of time. Like Feldman’s previous book, this is another captivating memoir that will find a wide audience.

Feldman's accounts this time around are less controversial, but the notoriety of her first book ensures that many readers will be eager to discover whether she finds happiness outside the community of her heritage. [See Prepub Alert, 10/1/13.]

It's hard to imagine life in any strict religious community, and the Satmar Hasidim seem particularly remote from the experiences of many Americans...