Love Lesson - Softcover

Chevat, Edith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0930395271 ISBN 13: 9780930395278

Publisher: Valon Books, 1998

Synopsis

The eldest daughter in an immigrant family, and the only one to observe traditional Jewish mourning rituals after the death of her mother, recalls how the younger children were favored, and ponders whether her mother ever loved her, and whether her hatred

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"Did you love me?" As she sits in the silence of her mother's apartment, Millie Abramowitz Kaits ponders this question. She alone of her family is observing the seven-day mourning period decreed by Jewish law; she, who lost faith long ago. The presence of her mother is palpable as though she was still watching, still judging. Sarah Fineman Abramowitz, who felt she married beneath her standing, to whom appearance was everything, whom Millie hated. Mother, did you love me? A phantom slap echoes in the room. Mother, did you love me? Two cookies for brother, none for sister. An eldest daughter demonized to make the younger siblings shine. Mother, did you love me? It's too late for Millie to hear the answer, but by sorting through the remnants of her mother's life, she hopes to find a sense of resolution. She ponders her relationship with her own daughter and wonders if she resembles the woman she's trying to mourn. With breathtaking simplicity and profound wisdom, Chevat captures the essence of mother-daughter relationships, the roller-coaster ride of love and hate, pride and envy, guilt and forgiveness. Melanie Duncan

Edition details

• Publisher: Valon Books
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0930395271
• ISBN 13: 9780930395278
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 211