That's the title of our latest book club read. I didn't finish it, but we had a great discussion last night in Sue Ann's back yard. I always love sitting out there. It's very inviting and she was born to be a hostess. We had a good turn out. The book is about a free-spirited woman that has converted to Judaism, and moves from New York into a close-knit Orthodox community in Memphis. We made a lot of comparisons to Relief Society, and small town communities. It was an insightful book, and an insightful discussion.
Since the book dealt in part with teenage daughters that rebelled against rigid society, one of the new mothers asked how you can keep your children from rebelling. That brought on quite a long discussion. In the end, you can't. I personally always liked Ty's determination to be independent. It drives me a little crazy sometimes, but I want to love and support him as he finds his own way. We had a lot to talk and think about that night. We also had some very good carrot cake made by Mary Jo.
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