This week’s Free Book Friday prize is:
I am Forbidden by Anouk Markovits
The extraordinary story of a sister who believes and a sister who rebels, set inside the most insular Hasidic sect, the Satmar. — Spanning four generations, from pre-World War II Transylvania, to 1960s Paris, to contemporary New York, Markovits’ masterful novel shows what happens when unwavering love and unyielding law clash–a rabbi will save himself while his followers perish; a Gentile maid will be commanded to give up the boy she rescued because he is not of her faith; two devoted sisters will be forced apart when one begins to question their religion’s ancient doctrine. One sister embraces and finds comfort in the constraints of the world she’s always known, while the other knows she will suffocate in a life without intellectual freedom. Separated by the rules of their community, the two sisters are brought together again when a family secret threatens to make pariahs of them all. Dark, powerful, and utterly compelling, I Am Forbidden takes us deep inside the minds of those who leave their restrictive environments, and deep into the souls of those who struggle to stay.
ISBN 9780307984739, Hardcover
There are currently 92 members wishing for this book. We will award 1 lucky member a brand new Hardcover copy of this book.
To enter, simply leave a comment on this Blog post. You must be a PaperBackSwap member to win a copy.
We will choose 1 winner at random from comments we receive here on the Blog from PBS members.
You have until Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 12 noon EDT, to leave a comment.
Good Luck to everyone!
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I would LOVE TO win.. LOVE TO READ NEW BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reading this intro, I got the feeling that I Am Forbidden could be another book ranked in the category of Pillars of the Earth. Tall order I realize, but it definitely caught my attention. Thanks for the opportunity.
Wow, never heard of this book but want to read now!! Thanks for choosing. Going on my wish list.
This sounds so interesting! Would love to read it.
Love to read. Have not heard of this book. Thanks for the opportunity to be in the give-away.
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I love this period in history. What a fascinating story.
This book sounds fascinating. Historical novels take us to another time and place and help us to appreciate people of all races and faiths. Thank you for offering free books. I love PaperBack Swap!
Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!
Looking forward to it
Hope I win!
Looks like an interesting story.
How do you know when the time starts and stops for a free book friday???? What is the mystery monday about???
Explanations should be made clearer for dummies like me….
linda c
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This looks like a very interesting book – would love to read it and then move it along via the PBS website!
There’s nothing better than a book in hand! Books are happiest when they are being read.
I’d absolutely love to win this book.
My father-in-law fought in WWII. He went from Africa through much of Europe. While in active combat for 666 days, he frequently saw much of the horrors of the prison camps. His tales have both my daughter and I reading anything based on this period of time.
I love historical fiction. Count me in!
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I`ll be adding this to my wish list!
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I love reading about the Jewish people and all of their trials. They are truly God’s favored people. I had not heard of this one yet. My husband and I share the love of reading and would love to one day visit Eastern Europe and see so many places we can only read about. This would be a wonderful book to read and to repost to share with others. Thank you.//Kay
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I’ve never heard of this book, but it sounds like something I’d enjoy!
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This sounds like a very good read====Please? Thanks 🙂
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My wife would like to read this.
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