The Donigers of Great Neck: A Mythologized Memoir

Autori

• Wendy Doniger

Parametri

• 184 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri

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Exploring the contrasting backgrounds of her parents, the narrative delves into their unique Jewish traditions brought from Europe during World War I and their divergent paths in America during World War II. Her father’s role as a publisher and her mother’s activism highlight the influence of their religious attitudes on the author’s identity. This personal journey reflects the complexities of being a Jewish woman and a scholar of religion, shaped by her parents' experiences and beliefs.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

(In brossura)