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"Intensely readable and beautifully observed . . . full of wisdom, generosity, humor, and sharp insights."ā€”Elif Batuman, author ofĀ Either/OrĀ andĀ The Idiot

NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FOR HEBREW FICTION IN TRANSLATION/Risa Domb/Porjes Prize for Hebrew-English translation

Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seekā€¦

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I loved the relatable characters and three-vignette format. Each short story was different but resonated with me.

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