Noa's Strength - The Blessing, the Struggle, the Legacy of Inspiration
The newly-released book Noa's Strength by Boruch Sirisky is the story of Sirisky s 1st wife, who died from cancer at the age of 29. A real downer, right? But what amazed me about this book is that while its ending was extremely, extremely sad, the book as a whole was also extremely, extremely uplifting and inspiring. It was inspiring to read about his wife Noa, who maintained the faith and strength of a modern-day matriarch throughout her 5-year battle with cancer. It was inspiring to read about the intense undying mutual love, devotion, and admiration between Baruch and Noa. It was inspiring to witness Boruch s ability to see Hashem s hand guiding every step of their journey from treatment to treatment until Noa s eventual death. It was inspiring to read about the incredible kindness that was showered upon them by Jewish organizations and good-hearted individuals as well as by the doctors who showed extraordinary care and concern. Another incredible aspect of this book is that, in addition to being extremely sincere, honest, and well written, despite its morbid subject, it is also very entertaining. Sirisky was able to find humor even in the darkest corners of the Oncology ward. --Jewish MomThis book is a beautifully written, lyrical story of a courageous and spiritual young woman, who was a wife, a mother and a physician, afflicted by a horrible cancer. As told by her young husband, it is a compelling and moving narrative with many lessons to teach about dealing with struggle and hardship. As observant Jews their love and commitment to each other and their religous faith powerfully supported every moment of their difficult journey. This book is an inspriring - and uplifting - story about an extraordinary person whom readers will grow to know, admire and appreciate. Noa's Strength - The Blessing, the Struggle, the Legacy of Inspiration --Leah SilbermanAt twelve years old, Noa had everything. Growing up in Israel, this gentle and talented, young girl was happy and healthy. Then, one night as she tried to sleep, Noa was struck with sharp, unrelenting pain. She was rushed to the hospital and with this began a seventeen year battle with osteosarcoma, a virulent bone cancer that was destined to change her entire life. Incredibly, through the enormous challenges that she overcame- time and time again- she developed an unshakeable faith in Hashem and a strong sensitivity to others that won the heart of an American-born yeshiva student searching for his eishes chayil. Noa was convinced that her sickness was a Heaven-sent opportunity to help the lives of others, and during a five-year period of good health, she embarked on a medical career so that she could help those whose suffering she understood only too well. This story takes place in Sha alvim, Ramat Beit Shemesh, Bayit VeGan, London, Teaneck, and Boro Park, but Noa s great emunah inspired tens of thousands of people around the world who prayed for her. During the final year of her life, several emergency emails were sent out around the world urging everyone to daven for her recovery. You may have received one yourself, and the name Techiya Noa Ester bas Chaya may sound familiar even now, years later. Written by Boruch, Noa s husband of nine years, during the months after her passing, Noa s Strength is unique, inspiring, powerful...and true. --FeldheimThis book is a beautifully written, lyrical story of a courageous and spiritual young woman, who was a wife, a mother and a physician, afflicted by a horrible cancer. As told by her young husband, it is a compelling and moving narrative with many lessons to teach about dealing with struggle and hardship. As observant Jews their love and commitment to each other and their religous faith powerfully supported every moment of their difficult journey. This book is an inspriring - and uplifting - story about an extraordinary person whom readers will grow to know, admire and appreciate. Noa's Strength - The Blessing, the Struggle, the Legacy of Inspiration --Leah SilbermanAt twelve years old, Noa had everything. Growing up in Israel, this gentle and talented, young girl was happy and healthy. Then, one night as she tried to sleep, Noa was struck with sharp, unrelenting pain. She was rushed to the hospital and with this began a seventeen year battle with osteosarcoma, a virulent bone cancer that was destined to change her entire life. Incredibly, through the enormous challenges that she overcame- time and time again- she developed an unshakeable faith in Hashem and a strong sensitivity to others that won the heart of an American-born yeshiva student searching for his eishes chayil. Noa was convinced that her sickness was a Heaven-sent opportunity to help the lives of others, and during a five-year period of good health, she embarked on a medical career so that she could help those whose suffering she understood only too well. This story takes place in Sha alvim, Ramat Beit Shemesh, Bayit VeGan, London, Teaneck, and Boro Park, but Noa s great emunah inspired tens of thousands of people around the world who prayed for her. During the final year of her life, several emergency emails were sent out around the world urging everyone to daven for her recovery. You may have received one yourself, and the name Techiya Noa Ester bas Chaya may sound familiar even now, years later. Written by Boruch, Noa s husband of nine years, during the months after her passing, Noa s Strength is unique, inspiring, powerful...and true. --Feldheim