Rescuing Haya

Confessions of an Eighth Generation Israeli Emigrant

By Shelly Spilka | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

In this memoir, the author, an eighth generation sabra, speaks openly and honestly about her reasons for rejecting the Zionist vision and seeking her identity, her self-expression, and her freedom abroad. Left in an orphanage when she was five, the author takes us on a journey through exile and grief to redemption—the search and rescue of the orphan she once was—the child called Haya.

Editions of Rescuing Haya

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791448694
Paperback
ISBN 9780791448700
PDF
ISBN 9780791491249

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In this memoir, the author, an eighth generation sabra, speaks openly and honestly about her reasons for rejecting the Zionist vision and seeking her identity, her self-expression, and her freedom abroad. Left in an orphanage when she was five, the author takes us on a journey through exile and grief to redemption—the search and rescue of the orphan she once was—the child called Haya.

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What is Rescuing Haya about?

In this memoir, the author, an eighth generation sabra, speaks openly and honestly about her reasons for rejecting the Zionist vision and seeking her identity, her self-expression, and her freedom abroad. Left in an orphanage when she was five, the author takes us on a journey through exile and grief to redemption—the search and rescue of the orphan she once was—the child called Haya.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rescuing Haya?

Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs

Where can I read a sample of Rescuing Haya?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791448694

How long is Rescuing Haya and how many pages does it have?

Rescuing Haya has 309 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rescuing Haya?

Shelly Spilka

Who is the Publisher of the book Rescuing Haya?

State University of New York Press

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Rescuing Haya is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791448694) and paperback(ISBN 9780791448700) and pdf(ISBN 9780791491249)

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