Brooklyn Love

Author: Yael Levy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440556563
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
For any young woman, it can be hard to follow the rules . . . especially when you’re falling in love. But for Rachel, Hindy, and Leah, it’s especially hard. Because as Orthodox Jews, they live by a whole different set of rules. No touching a guy - any guy! - before marriage. No dating - unless they are considering marriage - and then, only marrying a man who rates high on their parents’ checklists. All Rachel’s mother wants for her daughter is to see that her daughter marries well. Naturally, this is where the rich, Columbia U educated lawyer comes in. The problem is, Rachel’s already found a guy who makes her heart race. A Rabbi. But how could a struggling Rabbi possibly give Rachel the security her mother demands? Hindy is very pious and only wants to marry a Talmud scholar. The problem is, she’s in love with an Orthodox Jewish guy she works with. How long can she keep saying no when her heart says yes? And will she be able to stick to her values amidst temptation? Leah wants to be a doctor, but her mother insists she study computers even though she hates computers. Her mom, a struggling immigrant, has fixed ideas about the course to success and marriage - which doesn’t include any of Leah’s wishes. What will it take for Leah to break out of her mom’s - and community’s - expectations and follow her dreams? In Brooklyn Love, three Orthodox Jewish women who are caught between crushing guilt of defying their mothers and their desire to be ''normal'' are there for each other as they try to figure out who they really are . . . and what they really want. Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors

To Brooklyn with Love

Author: Gerald Green
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318

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A Word for Love

Author: Emily Robbins
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399185852
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
"A paean to unabashed, unbridled love." --Khaled Hosseini, New York Times-bestselling author of The Kite Runner A mesmerizing debut set in Syria on the cusp of the unrest, A Word for Love is the spare and exquisitely told story of a young American woman transformed by language, risk, war, and a startling new understanding of love. It is said there are ninety-nine Arabic words for love. Bea, an American exchange student, has learned them all: in search of deep feeling, she travels to a Middle Eastern country known to hold the "The Astonishing Text," an ancient, original manuscript of a famous Arabic love story that is said to move its best readers to tears. But once in this foreign country, Bea finds that instead of intensely reading Arabic she is entwined in her host family's complicated lives--as they lock the doors, and whisper anxiously about impending revolution. And suddenly, instead of the ancient love story she sought, it is her daily witness of a contemporary Romeo and Juliet-like romance--between a housemaid and policeman of different cultural and political backgrounds--that astonishes her, changes her, and makes her weep. But as the country drifts toward explosive unrest, Bea wonders how many secrets she can keep, and how long she can fight for a romance that does not belong to her. Ultimately, in a striking twist, Bea's own story begins to mirror that of "The Astonishing Text" that drew her there in the first place--not in the role of one of the lovers, as she might once have imagined, but as the character who lives to tell the story long after the lovers have gone. With melodic meditation on culture, language, and familial devotion. Robbins delivers a powerful novel that questions what it means to love from afar, to be an outsider within a love story, and to take someone else's passion and cradle it until it becomes your own.

Brooklyn

Author: Colm Toibin
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 0771085400
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Winner of the Costa Novel Award and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Colm Tóibín's internationally bestselling novel is a story of devastating emotional power. At the centre of Colm Tóibín's internationally celebrated novel is Eilis Lacey, one among many of her generation who has come of age in 1950s Ireland but cannot find work at home. When she receives a job offer in America, it is clear to everyone that she must go. Leaving her family and country behind, Eilis heads for unfamiliar Brooklyn, and to a crowded boarding house where the landlady's intense scrutiny and the small jealousies of her fellow residents only deepen her isolation. Slowly, however, the pain of parting and a longing for home are buried beneath the rhythms of her new life—until she begins to realize that she has found a sort of happiness. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love, tragic news summons her back to Ireland, where she unexpectedly finds herself facing an impossible decision.

I Live in Brooklyn

Author: Mari Takabayashi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054752868X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
From days on the stoop, playing hopscotch and watching fireworks from the rooftops, to school field trips into the city, where zoos and museums await, Michelle introduces readers to her favorite places and things to do. Mari Takabayashi’s diminutive scenes, busy with cheerful detail, bring the beauty and bustle of New York City to life for children all around the world.

Love, Hope and Tragedy

Author: Joan Calciano
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781879834064
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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In Love With a Brooklyn Thug

Author: Nako
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1945855428
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
When what was supposed to be a fun date night opens Pandora's Box, Nia is left feeling betrayed. In this suspenseful and romantic series from Nako, love has been put to the ultimate test. Can the past be forgiven? Nia Hudson, fashion powerhouse and philanthropist, swore that love wasn't for her because she was too busy chasing after her dreams. The quiet girl from Brooklyn refused to go back to the projects. Being raised by her selfish aunt was the push she needed to run far away and never return. But when a blast from the past resurfaces and refuses to take "no" for an answer, Nia decides to give him one hour of her time. Surprisingly, one hour turns into a week, a week transpires into months, and before she knows it, the two have become a couple. Together, East and Nia don't paint the perfect picture. They have nothing in common, and in fact, he's the complete opposite of everything she stands for. Dangerous, thrilling, edgy, and secretive describe her current beau. East is definitely living life in the fast lane, selling everything he can get his hands on, and not knowing when the Feds--or friends disguised as enemies--might come after him.

Brooklynaire

Author: Sarina Bowen
Publisher: Tuxbury Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1942444532
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357

Book Description

Dear Brookly, Love Yourself

Author: Shandia Booker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780986448249
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Glow on Girl! Shine, Because You were created to!During your pre-teen and teen years, you will grow, explore, and build relationships. You will laugh, cry, experience success, and even go through trials. As you navigate life, there are key principles you must keep in your mind and in the back pocket of your favorite jeans. You'll want to live by these principles in order to remain true to yourself and walk as the young queen you've been uniquely designed to be! You don't have to blend in with friends or look to social media for your value. You can be yourself, set your goals, and achieve your dreams. There's so much for you to know about life and being a fabulous lady, so let's talk all about it!The Inspiring letters inside this book will:Empower you to let your light shine fearlessly and unapologeticallyTeach you how to relate with friends and on social media without losing your identityEncourage you to embrace your value and worth as God's girlChallenge you to set goals, expand your vision, and walk in purposeIn a world that sends mixed messages about who inner-city brown girls are, this book will open your mind about who you are and inspire you to walk in your greatness as you accomplish your goals. You'll learn how to create friendships that last, how to have joy that is real, and how to live a life that is full of fun, love, passion, and success! Love yourself. Love your life. Glo' on girl!

Objects of Love and Regret

Author: Richard Rabinowitz
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674268598
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Acclaimed historian and museum curator Richard Rabinowitz tells the story of his immigrant Jewish family through the everyday objects in their lives, from chairs and bottle openers to bottles of perfume. Vivid, absorbing, and powerfully honest, this is a story of one family and one community but also of emotional touchstones that anchor us all.