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Tova Mirvis

    This author delves into the complexities of identity and belonging, often exploring insular communities and the tension between tradition and modernity. Her works grapple with themes of marriage, dreams, faith, doubt, and loneliness, frequently focusing on observers who become entangled in the lives of others. Through her novels and memoir, she examines the process of leaving a familiar world to forge a more authentic path, confronting doubt and the terror of change along the way.

    THE OUTSIDE WORLD
    The Ladies Auxiliary
    The Book of Separation
    • The Book of Separation

      A Memoir

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.1(10)Add rating

      Navigating a profound personal transformation, Tova Mirvis recounts her journey of leaving an Orthodox Jewish marriage and community in search of her true self. Faced with growing doubts about her faith, she makes the courageous decision to prioritize her own beliefs and happiness, despite the potential loss of her friends and family. This memoir explores her struggles as she forges a new identity for herself and her children, embracing the challenge of redefining her life while silencing fears and seeking adventure in uncharted territory.

      The Book of Separation
    • The Ladies Auxiliary

      • 338 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.7(5055)Add rating

      The arrival of free-spirited Batsheva disrupts the dynamics between the Ladies Auxiliary and their teenage daughters in a tight-knit Orthodox community in Memphis. Tova Mirvis delves into the complexities of tradition and modernity within this insular world, exploring themes of motherhood, identity, and the balance between faith and personal growth. With a blend of warmth, humor, and wisdom, the narrative captures the timeless conflicts between generations while offering profound insights into the lives of its characters.

      The Ladies Auxiliary
    • THE OUTSIDE WORLD

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.7(1422)Add rating

      Tzippy Goldman's mother has been planning her wedding for years, while her younger sisters dream of a fairy tale Jewish prince. However, at twenty-two, Tzippy has her own ideas about love and marriage.

      THE OUTSIDE WORLD