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| Patroness of Ahmedabadi Jews |
Esther David the authoress, artist, sculptor, art critic, columnist, historian and Sahitya Akademi Award winner is the supreme living authority on the history and culture of the Bene Israel Jews of Ahmadabad. As you know the biblical heroine Queen Esther of Persia saves Jewish people from genocide and she personifies beauty, wisdom and valor. Esther David of Ahmedabad lives n stands up to her name. Amen.
The Walled City is Esther's first book and my first Esther book. Also my first Jewish novel without the grim n chilling shadows of the holocaust. Good. The story details the life, customs n conflicts of the secluded Jewish community in Ahmedabad esp that of the womenfolk. It's an emotional n touching tale, a bit depressing.
Let the walls crumble n the doors open.....
3 comments:
Dear ivy,
I always want to begin with a thanks for the kind of books you care to share.
The walled city, a typical literary piece of marvel, has found a place for itself at American universities.
But do they feel the punch in the face as they read......maya, karma, kismat...no wonder people research the content.
Now, I am brooding over what I thought of a good read by authors far far away...... the unknown land.
Its their kismat if they dont understand oyr maya n karma☹
Archana! U joined the site! Thats fast n extreme^̮^ impressed n honoured✌
Dear ivy,
I could actually hear you say that. And the tone you said it! Shy and all is coming to me.
Yes, it's for you I've made the effort.
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