A Tale of Two Sisters
A Novel
"They're Jewish - write that down. Make sure to send them to a Jewish family."
Ahuva Steinhardt is an accomplished young woman at the cusp of adulthood. Adopted at birth, Ahuva cares nothing about her birth mother, preferring to live in the present. But then her happiness is sabotaged by a twin she knew nothing about.
Rachel Bergmann has everything money can buy, yet one question continues to gnaw at her - who is the woman who abandoned her? Determined to find out, her life takes an unexpected turn and forces her to make a critical decision.
This novel is a story of concealment and discovery, disappointment and hope, one that reveals the complexities of human nature and the wonder of Divine Providence. Join Ahuva, Rachel, and others in this engaging novel as they find out who they really are and confront their challenges in a refreshingly honest and compelling way.
| Dimensions | 6x9 |
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| ISBN | 9781680254600 |
| Author | Adeena Leiber |
| Publisher | Feldheim Publishers |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Item # | 6642 |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Weight | 0.869000 lbs. |
Customer Reviews
- you and your grandchildren will love it!I just reread "A Tale of Two Sisters" because my teenage granddaughter is coming for Shabbos Chanukah. She is a very picky reader and I wanted to make sure I would have at least one book she would enjoy. Well, it was a mistake to pick it up because I couldn't put it down (even though I knew the outcome) and now I will have to stay up all night to get ready for Shabbos!
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- da awesomest!i luvd this book! it was so well written and so interesting! im using it for my book report due 2mrw, and im sure im gonna get a good grade cuz im using the best book out there. its rlly amazing cuz i cud rlly relate to many characters, esp 2 ahuva's students since im a 10th grader... thanks 4 such a good read!
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- So enjoyableI could not put the book down. I found the story captivating and couldn't wait to see how the story would unfold. Thank you Adeena
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- !Really good book.
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- pretty goodpretty good
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- this book was a treat!I have known Adeena Lieber since she was a young girl. She is a keen observer of life and shows tremendous insight into people. This book reflects those qualities very well. I was prepared for a typical, flully little "Jewish" novel but found the dialogue and story line very compelling. I honestly couldn't put it down. Go Adeena! And new readers: get ready to enjoy a great read!
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- RecommendedI haven't written a book report since high school! But at least no one will mark me on this one (I hope).
I think this book belongs in every (normal) Jewish home. For the young veibele, for the teenage daughters, for the visiting einiklach. And even for the man of the house. Everyone can identify with at least one character! And it leaves you wanting more, which I think is the mark of a good book.
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- Think before...Think before reading this book. This book portrays life in a tremendously honest way. Be careful though, it doesn't end the way you might assume or possibly desire....
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- cool!This book is a blast! EVERYONE I know is reading it! My Mom likes it, too!
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- pleasant summer readingI am so disappointed with the latest reviews. Are we reviewing a book, or defending it? And the spelling! It makes one wonder about the caliber of English instruction in our Bais Yaakovs.
As far as the book itself is concerned, it is a pleasant way to while away a few lazy hours. - but really, who has time for that? Or should have time for that? For myself (and any other intelligent adult) I would not rate it at all, but I would be more indulgent towards a teenager. For her, I would rate it five stars. It is fun, clean, and not poorly written..Posted on
- Just keep em comingThe coffee room comments that is... Haven't laughed so hard in a while!!
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- HALT- NO BAD REVIEWS ALLOWEDi really liked this book. anyone who thinks it is wrong should get a life. i mean what would you feel if it was your book. I DON'T WANT TO SEE ANY MORE BAD REVIEWS IT WAS A GREAT BOOK AND THAT IS THE END OF THE DISCUSION.................. ONLY GOOD REVIEWS ALLOWED.
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- Hot Topici was recently at a family simcha and this book was the hot topic of conversation. every person had what to say about it and it really was a great conversation starter! GO adeena leiber, please keep them coming as i have a few more simchos to attend in the near future and i dont want to be bored!
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- EntertainedNot sure what was more enjoyable, the books or the reviews.
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- greatLakewood mom Frimet Z. and shprintze tcharna aidel fallk- who isn't embarrased to say her name seriously? it's a great book if anything is wrong with the book it is the way you are reading it. Frimet Z. for example is it really "NISTAKNU HADOROS" as you would say."or lakewood mom life is hard as it is"or shprintz tcharna aidel fallk "just because they have yidish names does it make it a yidish book" if your such frumie frumies think about the author who took time to write this amazing book. you are all so wrong and that is that
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- worth every minute!I stayed up till 3AM to finish reading this page-turner. I couldn't put it down! Now I am paying the price... (yawn)
I am so impressed with the author's handling of the current issues we face. (REGULAR issues - nothing dysfunctional.) Perfect pitch - the issues themselves, their dynamics - and great dialogue!Posted on
- positive readingDear Shpritnze Charna Aidel Falk,
Since you are so makpid on halacha, I think you should check with your Rabbi about making disparaging comments about a fellow yid. And anyway it would fall under the category of motzi shem ra because it is SO different than a secular novel! Maybe if there would be more positive books around in the Jewish world, then people would not need to frequent the public library.
I am also not embarrassed to sign my name ,
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- honest, refreshingI can't believe the mean-spiritedness of some of these reviewers. Shprintze Tcharna Aidel and Lakewood Mom, get a life!
Actually what is so refreshing about the book is that it really is an honest portrayal of our dreams and desires and the way we go about fulfilling them. And all VERY "hashkafically correct". Take that, Frimet Z!Posted on
- Do Not ApproveI don't understand why this book is necessary. How is it different from goyishe teenage novels? Just because some of the characters have Yiddish names doesn't make this a proper book. Also, why was it necessary for the author to disparage the one truly derhoibine person and make him seem like a lo yitzlach?
Unlike the majority of the reviewers here, I am not ashamed of my opinion and have no problem with signing my real name!
(I do want to explain that I only have access to the internet at work. I asked my boss if I could take the time to write this review.)Posted on
- Not for my kidsI was very disturbed by this book. I don't want my teen-age daughters reading this positive portrayal of courtship in the secular world! Parenting children in this modern day and age is hard enough as it is.
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- good bookI think Frimet Z. is so totally wrong. rachel did feel inspired when she went to the chasunah. and anyhow someone with parents like her you have to understand how it can be hard to automatically want to become wrong. so i think you are so wrong.
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- True to LifeI must say that I agree with the baalas teshuva that the book was much more believable since everyone didn't magically become frum in the end. And anyway, Rachel was affected by the chasunah and knew she wanted her own wedding to be like that. Most people do not make drastic life changes after being exposed to beautiful yiddishe chasunahs, tznius and aidelkeit notwithstanding. What is the point of literature that portrays such fantasies more than one that is true to life?
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- greatso glad to have finally got my hands on the book that - judging by the reviews - seems to have taken the Jewish world by storm! Tons of fun to read- very believable
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- A true picture of LifeI would like to take issue with Frimet Z who totally missed the point of this book! Does she really think that one exposure to the "Kedushah of a Yiddishe Chasuna" is going to cause someone to throw away her whole previous lifestyle? It is because the author recognizes that changing one's life is not so simple that the book rings so true. Perhaps the author will provide us with a sequel, to follow through on this very issue. In the meantime, I found this book to be very entertaining, but also thoughtful.
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- Impressive!While superficially this book is just a frothy summer read I found many layers of meaning. The contrast between the interactions of the two couples, the heartbreak - and hope - of the girls' birth mother, and especially the terrific ending - leaving the storyline open to so many different paths - reveal a very sophisticated intelligence. Adeena Leiber, I'm a fan! I'm waiting for more - don't dissapoint!
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- SHIP!!!!Ship. It was truly an amazing read. Ship. Ship. ABSOLUTELY!!! Ship
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- LOVE IT!!It's all in the Name! Thanks for a great reading experience...looking forward to reading more from this author!
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- Outstanding!!!!If you are looking for a good Sabbos afternoon read then a Tale of Two Sisters is the best book for you. While not overtly pushing the typical frum agenda, one can sense the underlying drive to be true to ones self, the key to a successful and meaningful life. This book has its ebbs and flows and the drama is kept at a healthy but realistic pace. What a great ending!!! Leaves us with a sense of craving more but trusting us ti draw our own conclusions. I anticipate much more from this great new author. Adeena Leeber, will you be coming out with anything more soon???
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- amazingthis was a great and fantastic book to read
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- AMAZINGLY AMAZINGthis book was conspicuous eye-catching attentione-grabbing remarkable incomparable exciting interesting. my favorite character was steven i hated fraidy and especialy miri some i loved this book and it can't go unread
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- Needs Hashkafic CorrectionI was really disappointed when I finished this book. I liked it up until the end but I couldn't believe that the author would introduce an character who is not yet frum, and expose her to the Kedushah of a Yiddishe Chasuna, and to the tznius of our aidel Bnos Yisrael and not have her take even the slightest step towards recognizing the folly of her secular ways and the superiority of a truly Yiddish lifestyle. What is the point of such a book? What lessons is one to draw from it? I cannot believe all the flattering reviews this book got. Niskatnu Hadoros.
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- Well WrittenIt was nice to pick up a book to read that was well written, had a good plot and well-developed characters. Once I started reading, it was hard to put down. I would definitely recommend this novel for someone that is looking for a satisfying light read!
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- must read!Fun and easy reading. Delightful characters, interesting plot (with a great twist in the middle!) and an enjoyable ending.
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- Worth your while!I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! A friend brought it back from Israel but I wouldn't have read it without her recommendation, never having heard of it or of the author. I'm glad I did. Not your usual - but more than usually good! Try it you'll like it.
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- ADOPTION AND MARRIAGE IN THE ORTHODOX MILIEUNot the kind of book I usually read. My daughter-in-law brought it back from Israel. I would have preferred something more secular. Still it was an interesting picture of the ultra-orthodox world. I couldn't BELIEVE the dating conventions! Although it was not to my taste I am giving it five stars because I think it was very well done on its own terms.
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- amazing dialogueI am a usually a very critical reader, and forced dialogue is my pet peeve. I must say the dialogue in this book is true to life, each character has his/her own voice, and I loved it. My favorite line is - well, y'know what there are too many of them - you'll just have to read it.
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- Good - but great?I did enjoy the book but come on everyone it is not the world's greatest novel! No major controversial ideas, just what I would call regular people and of course the heroines are beautiful, that is so boring! But still it was a lot of fun to read. I guess I would call it lightweight, good vacation reading.
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- Great to read on the plane!I picked this book up in Israel (I don't think the American booksellers have it in stock) and I am recommending it to all my friends. Perfect for the summer!
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- A REFRESHING CHANGE!What a pleasure to read a book about normal people - with normal problems and normal coping skills. They are characters one can relate to, and identify with, and root for. Funny and suspenseful, with an (almost) too good to be true heroine who has the saving grace of recognizing her flaws - a believable plot and a satisfying end. Send us some more from this new author!
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- a good book!!I had a great time reading this book. This author knows how to depict scenes. I could really see some of those characters. Some I loved and some I loved to hate...especially the mother-in law!
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- Add this book to your reading list!Loved this book. It was a fun read, with an engaging plot and interesting storyline. The characters are so well depicted that you'll begin to identify with them, and as you get drawn into the plot, you'll alternately cheer them on and laugh out loud. The perfect choice for a day when you just want to curl up with a good book and lose yourself in an imaginary world.
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- A great readthis novel was interesting,fascinating, suspenseful and I loved it......Waiting for a sequel...
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- ExcellentFun. Written well. This book is a must-read!
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- AMAZING!!THIS BOOKS IS AMAZING! ITS CAPTIVATING, WRITTEN EXTREMELY WELL, AND DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE OTHER NOVELS OUT THERE!! IM EAGERLY ANTICIPATING MORE NOVELS FROM THIS AUTHOR!!
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