ebooks The Strangers We Became: Lessons in Exile from One of Iraq's Last Jews (HBI Series on Jewish Women) by Cynthia Kaplan Shamash in History

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDBy benThis book by Cynthia Kaplan Shamash was wonderfully written and serves a critical historical purpose. I found it inspiring to read the author's story; along with the enormous struggle and challenges that she and her family faced. Cynthia's life was one of determination; resilience; and inner strength as she rebuilt her life and established a career and a family grounded in her deep Jewish values. While the world has been repeatedly reminded of Arab refugees from various lands; Cynthia reminds us that there were also Jewish refugees who were forced to leave their native lands; only to be embraced with open arms by Israel and Jewish communities in the West. Overall this book was inspiring; uplifting; and an excellent read!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. we try to find happiness and to find our true selfBy MelissaThis is an incredible book written with such honesty; emotion and poise. I could not put it down! This book should be required reading for young adults in classes everywhere. I am so thankful to the author for sharing her story with us. As we journey through life; we try to find happiness and to find our true self. This book is a guide for all of us; sending the message to persevere and never forget to laugh!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love Cynthia Shamash' book - Greetings from a former Dutch schoolmateBy Ira HaimowitzCynthia; ik heb je hele boek in één keer uitgelezen. I went through shock; deep emotional recognition on the stories about Amsterdam; Rosj Pina and the experience of being an immigrant to NYC; and sometimes uproarious laughter; in any order. You have given the world a present to learn from and to be grateful for what they have; by writing this book.וְגֵר לֹא תִלְחָץ וְאַתֶּם יְדַעְתֶּם אֶת נֶפֶשׁ הַגֵּר כִּי גֵרִים הֱיִיתֶם בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם. Dank je wel en ik hoop je gauw weer te zien! Barbara Haimowitz -Snijders