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Somehow I Am Different|Alyssa R. Petersel

Somehow I Am Different : Narratives of Searching and Belonging in Jewish Budapest

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"A journey through the lives of young Eastern European Jews that's not to be missed." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) How do we come to be who we are spiritually? How does our political and social environment influence our development of self? A young American author immerses herself in modern Jewish Hungary. The twenty-one stories she shares will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you want to be your own best self. Somehow I Am Different provides an opportunity to connect in a world that otherwise begs us to stand alone. This book serves as a reminder that in spite of the factors working against us, we have the power to make a difference. In their own words, Hungarian participants will tell you that "Instead of emphasizing our victimhood, we should really tell another story" (Tamas Buchler) and "Maybe I am not perfect, but I am me. At least I am me." (Devora Hurwitz).

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  • ISBN-13: 9780692584118
  • ISBN-10: 0692584110
  • Publisher: Acorn Publishing
  • Publish Date: March 2016
  • Dimensions: 7.99 x 5.24 x 0.76 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.86 pounds
  • Page Count: 342

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