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Orphan #8: A Novel
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New York Times And Usa Today Bestsellerin This Stunning New Historical Novel Inspired By True Events, Kim Van Alkemade Tells The Fascinating Story Of A Woman Who Must Choose Between Revenge And Mercy When She Encounters The Doctor Who Subjected Her To Dangerous Medical Experiments In A New York City Jewish Orphanage Years Before.In 1919, Rachel Rabinowitz Is A Vivacious Fouryearold Living With Her Family In A Crowded Tenement On New York Citys Lower Eastside. When Tragedy Strikes, Rachel Is Separated From Her Brother Sam And Sent To A Jewish Orphanage Where Dr. Mildred Solomon Is Conducting Medical Research. Subjected To Xray Treatments That Leave Her Disfigured, Rachel Suffers Years Of Cruel Harassment From The Other Orphans. But When She Turns Fifteen, She Runs Away To Colorado Hoping To Find The Brother She Lost And Discovers A Family She Never Knew She Had.Though Rachel Believes Shes Shut Out Her Painful Childhood Memories, Years Later She Is Confronted With Her Dark Past When She Becomes A Nurse At Manhattans Old Hebrews Home And Her Patient Is None Other Than The Elderly, Cancerstricken Dr. Solomon. Rachel Becomes Obsessed With Making Dr. Solomon Acknowledge, And Pay For, Her Wrongdoing. But Each Passing Hour Rachel Spends With The Old Doctor Reveal To Rachel The Complexities Of Her Own Nature. She Realizes That A Persons Fateto Be One Who Inflicts Harm Or One Who Healsis Not Always Set In Stone.Lush In Historical Detail, Rich In Atmosphere And Based On True Events, Orphan #8 Is A Powerful, Affecting Novel Of The Unexpected Choices We Are Compelled To Make That Can Shape Our Destinies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Orphan #8: A Novel' about? A: 'Orphan #8: A Novel' by Kim van Alkemade tells the story of Rachel Rabinowitz, a woman who confronts her painful childhood memories after encountering the doctor who subjected her to harmful medical experiments in an orphanage. The novel explores themes of revenge, mercy, and the complexities of human nature.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Orphan #8'? A: The author of 'Orphan #8: A Novel' is Kim van Alkemade, known for her historical fiction that draws from true events.
- Q: What genre does 'Orphan #8' fall under? A: 'Orphan #8' is categorized as Coming of Age Fiction, focusing on personal growth and moral dilemmas.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Orphan #8'? A: 'Orphan #8: A Novel' contains 416 pages, providing an in-depth narrative of Rachel Rabinowitz's journey.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Orphan #8'? A: 'Orphan #8' was published on August 4, 2015.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Orphan #8: A Novel' is available in new condition, ensuring a fresh reading experience.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Orphan #8' have? A: 'Orphan #8: A Novel' is available in a paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Is 'Orphan #8' based on true events? A: Yes, 'Orphan #8: A Novel' is inspired by true events, particularly focusing on the historical context of medical experiments on orphans.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Orphan #8'? A: 'Orphan #8' explores themes of revenge, mercy, identity, and the moral complexities of human choices.
- Q: Who is the main character in 'Orphan #8'? A: The main character in 'Orphan #8: A Novel' is Rachel Rabinowitz, who navigates her traumatic past and the impact of her experiences as an orphan.