After Abel and Other Stories

ISBN: 1938849477

Author: Lemberger, Michal

Condition: New

Finalist, 2015 National Jewish Book AwardHonorable Mention, Sophie Brody Medal, American Library AssociationOne of the Jewish Book Council's "15 fiction books that shaped Jewish literature in 2015"Lemberger imbues her characters with a consciousness that, although taking place in ancient times, seems contemporary, because she brings such empathy to her characters It is this act of empathy that shines through. an alternative dialogue that reminds us that it is the stories that we tell that are civilizations true heritage. - FORBESEve considers motherhood.Miriam tends Moses.Lot's wife looks back.Vividly reimagined with startling contemporary clarity, Michal Lemberger's debut collection of short stories gives voice to silent, oft-marginalized biblical women: their ambitions, their love for their children, their values, their tremendous struggles and challenges. Informed by Lemberger's deep knowledge of the Bible, each of these nine stories recasts a biblical saga from the perspective of a pivotal woman.