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An observant wife / Naomi Ragen.
"In this rich and compassionate novel, An Observant Wife, Naomi Ragen continues the love story between newly observant California-girl Leah and ultra-Orthodox widower Yaakov from An Unorthodox Match. From the joy of their wedding day surrounded by supportive friends and family, Yaakov and Leah are soon plunged into the complex reality of their new lives together as Yaakov leaves his beloved yeshiva to work in the city, and Leah confronts the often agonizing restrictions imposed by religious laws governing even the most intimate moments of their married lives. Adding to their difficulties is the hostility of some in the community who continue to view Leah as a dangerous interloper, questioning her sincerity and adherence to religious laws and spreading outrageous rumors. In the midst of their heartfelt attempts to reach a balance between their human needs and their spiritual obligations, the discovery of a secret, forbidden relationship between troubled teenage daughter Shaindele and a local boy precipitates a maelstrom of life-changing consequences for all"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250260079
- ISBN: 1250260078
- ISBN: 9781250853578
- ISBN: 1250853575
- Physical Description: viii, 339 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First Edition.
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2021.
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| Subject: | Orthodox Judaism > Fiction. Married people > Fiction. Secrecy > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Love stories. |
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Memorial Library | FICTION RAGEN (Text) | 50686016091345 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Boone Area Library | RAG (Text) | 33249024502753 | Fiction | On Holds Shelf | - |
| Martin Library | Adults RAG Fiction (Text) | 33454005891783 | Reading Room Balcony | Available | - |
| North Wales Area Library | F Ragen (Text) | 35410000797621 | NWAL Fiction | Available | - |
| Taylor Community Library | FICTION RAGEN (Text) | 50692010942384 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Wernersville Public Library | RAG (Text) | 33249023984002 | Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | f (Text) | 33062009495970 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Clymer Library | FIC RAG (Text) | 32596000500248 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"In this rich and compassionate novel, An Observant Wife, Naomi Ragen continues the love story between newly observant California-girl Leah and ultra-Orthodox widower Yaakov from An Unorthodox Match. From the joy of their wedding day surrounded by supportive friends and family, Yaakov and Leah are soon plunged into the complex reality of their new lives together as Yaakov leaves his beloved yeshiva to work in the city, and Leah confronts the often agonizing restrictions imposed by religious laws governing even the most intimate moments of their married lives. Adding to their difficulties is the hostility of some in the community who continue to view Leah as a dangerous interloper, questioning her sincerity and adherence to religious laws and spreading outrageous rumors. In the midst of their heartfelt attempts to reach a balance between their human needs and their spiritual obligations, the discovery of a secret, forbidden relationship between troubled teenage daughter Shaindele and a local boy precipitates a maelstrom of life-changing consequences for all"--
