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The child of a Jewish father and a lapsed Southern Baptist mother, Lauren F. Winner chose to become an Orthodox Jew. But even as she was observing Sabbath rituals and studying Jewish law, Lauren was increasingly drawn to Christianity. Courageously leaving what she loved, she eventually... read more

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Memorable Quotes

  • “Not only had God given me work to do. He had given me little poetic wnatches of reassurance, too.”

First Sentence

Back when Mississippi was dry, Ole Miss students and any other Oxford residents who wanted a drink would drive to Memphis,...

Glossary

  • Halacha: (n) The body of Jesixh law supplementing the scriptural law and forming esp. the legal part of the Talmud.
  • chagrin: (vt): To vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating.

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  1. Lauren F. Winner (Author)
 

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