Everything I Know: Basic Life Rules from a Jewish Mother

by Sharon Strassfeld

In a book that began as a mother's heartfelt letter to her college-bound son and daughter, the author of "The Jewish Family Book" offers a volume filled with hard-won wisdom and life lessons. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684847256
• ISBN13: 9780684847252
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

a well-written book from a mother's heart

what a shame that one of the reviewers gave this lovely book only one star because the author, a Jew, advised her children to not seek a marriage outside the faith. 1990's, 1890's - it does not matter. I am not Jewish, but I teach religion on the university level. The number one nail in the coffin of Judaism is, in my opinion, intermarriage. Studies have shown that the majority of children raised in Jewish/Christian homes do not become religious Jews. Because the writer is a Gentile female, her children are not considered Jews at all except by the most liberal congregations and would have to convert if they ever did choose their father's religion. I thought this book was charming and liked the down to earth writing style of the mother. I bought it for my Jewish sister in law (who converted for marriage) and she loved it as well. If you never had a Jewish mamma at home to confer with, or if you'd like to get another mamma's p.o.v. this book is great.

amazing, perfect, couldnt put it down

this book gave me such insight on jewish life, Im jewish and I never knew how complex and deep it realy is. strasfeld has some personal opinions wich I dont agree with but I dont think that it calls for the fanaticism of the last revieer. but this book is not just for jews, the amazing insights should be read by ANYONE, bottom line: a must read for anyone and everyone