Lis Harris
Auteur van Bezield bestaan : de wereld van een chassidische familie
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Lis Harris was a staff writer at the New Yorker from 1970 to 1995. She is the chair of the Writing Program in the School of the Arts at Columbia University. In addition to innumerable articles, reviews, and commentaries, she is the author of Holy Days: The World of a Hasidic Family (a New York toon meer Times Notable Book of the Year), Rules of Engagement: Four American Marriages, and Tilting at Mills: Green Dreams, Dirty Dealings, and the Corporate Squeeze. toon minder
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- Gangbare naam
- Harris, Lis
- Geboortedatum
- 1940-02-12
- Geslacht
- female
- Opleiding
- Bennington College
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all encompassing world of Hasidic Jews- position of women, group worship, disdain for secular. As seen by non-religious Jewish woman
NO OF PAGES: 266 SUB CAT I: Hasidism SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: Believing that the Hasidim represented some antique version of herself and curious to know who they are and how they live, the author found her way to a Lubavitcher family who provided a unique access to this world whose rhythms are dictated by religiousNOTES: SUBTITLE: The World of a Hasidic Family
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- #63,245
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- 3.8
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The book follows the author's journey as she moves to Jerusalem with her family in the early 1990s. As she settles into her new life, she becomes increasingly aware of the complex political and cultural tensions that define life in the city. She delves into the lives of the people around her, including Palestinians, Israelis, and Orthodox Jews, and offers a nuanced and empathetic perspective on their experiences.
One of the book's standout features is the author's exceptional writing style. The prose is lyrical and poetic, and the author's descriptions of the city and its inhabitants are vivid and evocative. The book is a testament to the author's skillful use of language and her ability to capture the essence of a place and time.
The characters in the book are also well-developed and engaging. The author's interactions with the people around her are both heartwarming and heartbreaking, and she offers a range of perspectives on the complex issues facing the city.
Another notable feature of the book is the author's ability to provide historical and cultural context for the events unfolding around her. She explores the history of the region, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of religion in daily life, and offers a nuanced and informative perspective on these issues.
Overall, "In Jerusalem" is a beautiful and thought-provoking memoir that offers valuable insights into the complex political and social issues facing the region. The author's exceptional writing style, engaging characters, and insightful commentary make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the region and its history.… (meer)