While Tovah finds comfort in their Jewish religion, Adina rebels against its rules.
It’s turned their Israeli mother into a near stranger and fractured the sisters’ own bond in ways they’ll never admit. Overachiever Tovah awaits her acceptance to Johns Hopkins, the first step on her path toward med school and a career as a surgeon.īut one thing could wreck their carefully planned futures: a genetic test for Huntington’s, a rare degenerative disease that slowly steals control of the body and mind. Viola prodigy Adina yearns to become a soloist-and to convince her music teacher he wants her the way she wants him.
Goodreads summary: “Eighteen-year-old twins Adina and Tovah have little in common besides their ambitious nature. Without a doubt one of my favorite books of the year, this one is a heartbreaking look at family, sisterhood, and identity. You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon Need a last minute Hanukkah gift for someone (or yourself)? Or just want to support Jewish stories and/or authors this holiday season? Here’s a list of books to buy, pre-order, or borrow from your library (remember, there are lots of ways you can support authors even if you’re not able to purchase their books!) centered on Jewish voices.ġ. I’ve been so happy to see more books with Jewish rep over the last few years, and there’s even more great ones coming out in 2019.
Happy Hanukkah! Growing up in a culturally Jewish family, I struggled as a kid to find books with Jewish characters that weren’t just about the Holocaust. Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, where book bloggers are invited to share their top ten lists centered on a certain theme.
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