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A caravan of Jews wanders through Eastern Europe at the end of the nineteenth century on a heartbreaking quest. Spiritual seekers and the elderly, ... read full description

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Aug 09, 2009
Garryvivianne rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A fifteen year old orphaned Jewish boy is part of a caravan to the Holy Land from Eastern Europe. This is a story of their journey and all the difficulties they encounter on the way. As they go on this trek, many die along the way or completely abandon the journey. The older men try to keep them focused on the pilgrimage. When the holy man who was heading this journey dies, they are at the mercy of the drivers, the "dealers" & the thieves. This is Laish's telling of the different More...
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Jan 12, 2010
Victoria rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Sep 01, 2009
Beautifully told.
Apr 01, 2010
Amanda rated it: 1 of 5 stars
I enjoyed the lyricism of this book, but it was confusing and I didn't find it to have a very forward moving plot.
Jul 24, 2009
Katharine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Another on the Sophie Brody list. Puppet is next. Just churning through the Teen stuff before I tackle non-fiction and weird adult looking comedy.
Dec 17, 2011
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Nov 30, 2011
Thorn rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Oct 15, 2011
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Boris rated it: 1 of 5 stars
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Feb 28, 2011
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Aug 27, 2010
Octavian rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 11, 2010
Jewwishes rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jun 16, 2010
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Dec 15, 2009
Charmaine rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 04, 2009
Mike rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 12, 2009
Howard rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 16, 2009
Kjsbreda rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jun 06, 2009
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Feb 25, 2011
Laurie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
May 11, 2009
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Apr 27, 2009
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Aug 01, 2010
Trover rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Apr 03, 2009
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