Zohara's Journey tells the story of Zohara, a devoutly religious Sephardic Jew repatriated to southern France during the Algerian War. Having wandered from one French city to another with her husband Simon, an itinerant rabbi who claims to be the Rabbi of Singapore, she wants to believe that the family has finally settled in Strasbourg when Simon returns from a long absence and disappears with their six children. In her desperate efforts to locate her children and piece her life back together, Zohara comes to question the man she thought she knew, and a religion that has dominated both their lives.
Barbara Honigmann Book order
February 12, 1949
Barbara Honigmann's literary work is distinguished by its profound exploration of identity and memory, often delving into themes of displacement and the search for belonging. Her writing style is sharp and introspective, characterized by a unique ability to weave together personal experience with broader philosophical concerns. Beyond her prose, her engagement with painting infuses her texts with a distinct visual and sensory dimension. Her compelling narratives resonate with readers through their authenticity and evocative power.






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