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The Rabbi's Daughter: Sex, Drugs and Orthodoxy Hardcover – 16 Aug. 2007

by Reva Mann (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 394 ratings
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Brutally honest, beautifully written, The Rabbi's Daughter is the compulsive story of a woman trying to find love, and struggling to make peace with her faith, her parents, and ultimately herself.

Reva Mann was a wild child. Granddaughter of the Chief Rabbi of Israel and daughter of a highly respected London Rabbi, she rebelled strongly and so began a desperate search to discover who she was. In a whirlwind of sex and drugs, Reva strove to leave her strict family life behind her and find her own path.

When, years later, Reva decides she wants to return to her Jewish faith, she leaves London and enters a woman's yeshiva in Jerusalem. Driven by a strong yearning to return to a higher level of spirituality, she is determined to find a strictly orthodox holy man to marry and have children. So Reva begins a new life, wanting to suppress her former desires and needs, and to find her way to God.

In this brutally honest and often shocking memoir, Reva presents to us the secret world of ultra Orthodox Judaism. Fascinating insights into modern day matchmakers, ritual baths, sexual codes of conduct and Jewish practice are depicted, and Reva's journey is brought to life in stunning detail.
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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hodder & Stoughton
  4. Publication date
    16 Aug. 2007
  5. Dimensions
    14.4 x 3.2 x 22.2 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0340943653
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0340943656
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'Gripping, harrowing and devastatingly honest.' (Naomi Alderman)

'Fascinating and harrowing in equal measure...' (Daily Express)

'There are moments of profound insight . . . read this book and then hide it from the kids!' (Jewish Telegraph)

'A gripping tale . . . hard to put down.' (Sunday Times Magazine)

About the Author

Reva Mann is the daughter of a highly respected, orthodox London rabbi and granddaughter of the Chief Rabbi of Israel. Reva grew up in central London and moved to Israel in 1979. She lives in Jerusalem with her three children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton (16 Aug. 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0340943653
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0340943656
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.4 x 3.2 x 22.2 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 394 ratings

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2021
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    Read for pleasure. Very interesting, easy read
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  • Roy
    4.0 out of 5 stars First time for used book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 July 2013
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    The book was clean and as it was for my wife who was recommended this book by a friend, cannot comment but its not something I would read.
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  • Katherine Wolfe
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best books you will ever read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2020
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    Have brought several copies of this book for friends over the years.
    Everybody has said it was the best book they ever read and were sorry when they finished it!
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  • NCsmalls
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2018
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    I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I learnt a lot and it hinted at a flavour of what the Ultra Orthodox life might be like (although I certainly take it with a big pinch of salt). On the other hand, whilst the book started out interesting I felt kind of depressed by the end.

    The writing style was not quite right. The writing was great in some parts and awful in others. Occasionally the tale seemed to veer off track into the trashy rom-com/soft porn genre. Particularly gross was her comparison of circumcised vs uncircumcised aesthetics and the scenes with Sam. I am not a prude at all, but parts of this were just coarse and uncomfortable.

    Regarding the actual story, the main character has certainly had a hard life. However far too often we hear "my parents just didn't love me enough," "my parents didn't give me the attention I so desperately needed," whinge whinge whinge etc. Based on the book as a whole, her parents seem flawed (like any parents), yes, but she places far too much blame on them. There was no acceptance of a personal responsibility for the numerous bad decisions and lack of self control in her life.

    One thing I will give the author is that she managed to keep me interested/willing to continue reading the book until the end.
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  • YamBee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Helped me understand the jewish religion
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2012
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    This book helped me understand a little bit more about the jewish religion, but someone who has had no contact with the jewish religion would find it hard to understand some of it.
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  • MRS M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2020
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    I’m only half way through. Can’t put it down. Very very interesting.
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  • Marilyn Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2007
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    This books gives the non-jewish reader, an insight into some of the jewish ceremonies we are curious to read about. It is really rather exciting, emotional and extremely informative. If there is one book you need to take on holiday, do make it this one. It is just fabulous.
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  • MR JONATHAN PERKINS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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  • Marus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 September 2018
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    You can learn about tradition, customs of the orthodox Jews, and it is very interesting, to learn and understand a different culture. The Author writes in a nice, sophisticated language. I like this book very much.
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  • Mya Behar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 28 September 2014
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    Excellently written, I could not put it down.
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  • SB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
    Reviewed in France on 22 June 2015
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    I could not put the book down. It is fascinating and gives a rare insight into the strict orthodox religion and culture.
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  • Deborah Sommer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Eine Geschichte über eine weitgehend unbekannte Welt der jüdischen Orthodoxie, die zum Nachdenken anregt.
    Reviewed in Germany on 21 May 2013
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    Mitreißende Geschichte, spannend und sehr emotional geschrieben. Hat mir die Augen geöffnet für eine Welt, die man nur vom "Hörensagen" kennt. Allerdings hätten's ein paar weniger ausführliche Sexbeschreibungen auch getan... Leider bisher nur auf Englisch erhältlich, aber gut lesbar auch für Nicht-Englischexperten ;)
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  • Barbara S. Pearlman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very compelling, shocking memior
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 April 2018
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    I liked this book but there was a lot in it that shocked me. I am Jewish and found the parts about Hassidic customs to be fascinating. I just wondered what kind of mother Reva Mann was when she subjected her children to her sexual partner. The book was funny in spots, compelling in spots. I recommend this book. I think the author was a little too explicit.
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