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Treyf: My Life As An Unorthodox Outlaw
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From The Washington Post Columnist And James Beard Awardwinning Author Of Poor Mans Feast Comes A Story Of Seeking Truth, Acceptance, And Self In A World Of Contradiction...Treyf: According To Leviticus, Unkosher And Prohibited, Like Lobster, Shrimp, Pork, Fish Without Scales, The Mixing Of Meat And Dairy. Also, Imperfect, Intolerable, Offensive, Undesirable, Unclean, Improper, Broken, Forbidden, Illicit.Fans Of Augusten Burroughs And Jo Ann Beard Will Enjoy This Kaleidoscopic, Universal Memoir In Which Elissa Altman Explores The Tradition, Religion, Family Expectations, And The Forbidden That Were The Fixed Points In Her Queens, New York, Childhood. Every Part Of Altmans Youth Was Laced With Contradiction And Hope, Betrayal And The Yearning For Acceptance: Synagogue On Saturday And Chinese Pork Ribs On Sunday; Bat Mitzvahs Followed By Shrimpinlobstersauce Luncheons; Her Oldcountry Grandparents, Whose Kindness And Love Were Tied To Unspoken Rage, And Her Bellbottomed Neighbors, Whose Adoring Affection Hid Dark Secrets.While The Suburban Promise Of The Brady Bunch Blared On Television, Altman Searched For Peace And Meaning In A World Teeming With Faith, Violence, Sex, And Paradox. Spanning From 1940S Wartime Brooklyn To 1970S Queens To Presentday Rural New England, Treyf Captures The Collision Of Youthful Cravings And Grownup Identities. It Is A Vivid Tale Of What It Means To Come To Yourself Both In Spite And In Honor To Your Past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'TREYF: My Life as an Unorthodox Outlaw'? A: 'TREYF' explores themes of truth, acceptance, and identity within the context of family, tradition, and the contradictions of life, particularly in relation to Jewish culture and upbringing.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'TREYF' is Elissa Altman, a Washington Post columnist and a James Beard Award-winning writer.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'TREYF: My Life as an Unorthodox Outlaw' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'TREYF' published? A: 'TREYF' was published on September 20, 2016.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What kind of readers might enjoy this book? A: Readers who appreciate memoirs and stories about personal identity, especially those who enjoy works by authors like Augusten Burroughs and Jo Ann Beard, will likely enjoy 'TREYF'.
- Q: What are some key elements of Elissa Altman's childhood depicted in the book? A: The book depicts Altman's childhood in Queens, New York, highlighting contradictions such as religious practices juxtaposed with cultural foods and familial expectations.
- Q: Is 'TREYF' suitable for those unfamiliar with Jewish culture? A: 'TREYF' is written in a way that is accessible to all readers, regardless of their familiarity with Jewish culture, as it focuses on universal themes of acceptance and identity.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in 'TREYF'? A: Readers can expect a vivid and engaging writing style that combines personal anecdotes with reflective insights on culture and identity.