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“I enjoyed reading the book and could not put it down. A very well written memoir intertwining Islam, Christianity and Judaism set against the backdrop of a predominantly Hindu India.”
Renu B wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fascinating book that explores Islam, Hindi and Judaism in India (mainly Judaism). The main focus is the birth and history of the Bene Israel community in India. Well-written and as engaging as a novel.”
Jeri S wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Love this subject, has always fascinated me. This is a particularly well-told family "secret" story.”
Harrice M wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a memior that read more like a novel, which I liked. It was an interesting journey for the author as she tried to find out more about her grandmothers Jewish heritage. I would not put this one toward the top of my list but it was an interesting perspective on the culture of India, Muslims and Hindus. ”
Karen D wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A beautifully written book by an Indian-American woman searching for her roots through the life of her maternal grandmother. Beautiful weaves the history of modern India/Pakistan, live of the women in those countries as well as the Bene Israel community - the Jewish people who have been in India for over 2000 years after their boat crashed on its shores. A wonderful book.”
Ellen W wrote this review Thursday, August 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“To my mind, this is one of the most beautifully written books, in search of one's roots. The memoir penned with tremendous love and feeling by Sadia Shepard, a documentary film maker in the United States, talks about the life of her maternal grandmother, about her own upbringing and a great urge to unearth her own identity. Apart from the fact that tracing one’s ancestry is such a fascinating subject to read about, what also drew me to the book was the simple sense of “belonging”, a sense of "home". ”
Chaitra P wrote this review Friday, March 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A good look at modern India during the author's search for her Grandmother's family. The Muslim members were forced to leave for Pakistan during the division of India. The Jewish members remained and many later left for Israel.
LadySatel wrote this review Sunday, October 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The author gives a good feel for her stay in India and the people she meets during this time.
A great homage to her Nana (Grandmother).”
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