Rashi's Daughters, Book II: Miriam: A Novel of Love and the Talmud in Medieval France
MIRIAMgives us a fascinating glimpse into the world of Jewish  women long ago. A wonderful read! --Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, authorReVisions:  Seeing Torah through A Feminist LensOnce again, Maggie Anton has delighted us with an engrossing story of  the  family and the circle of students around Rashi, the medieval commentator on the  Bible  and Talmud. [This] is a sensitive portrayal of a complex young woman, a  conscientious  midwife and healer, who strives for learning, love and inner contentment. --Jody  Myers,  Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Coordinator, Jewish Studies Program  California State University, NorthridgeRashi and his extended family become real people with very familiar  challenges and triumphs…. Well researched and absolutely intriguing to read...  what a  wonderful story this is! --Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, Rector and Distinguished  Professor of  Philosophy, American Jewish University, formerly the University of Judaism, Los  AngelesWho knew that traditional Jewish life in medieval France could be so  bound  up in physical desire?  In this compelling and well-researched historical novel,  Anton  shows us the love, family, sex and death that made up the daily lives of those  surrounding  the greatest rabbinic commentator in history. --David Shneer, Director, Center  for Judaic  Studies, Associate Professor, History, University of Denver[Anton] has surpassed herself. She offers Talmudic insights, true to  life yet  colorful characters and a riveting plot, which together make for a most  informative and  enjoyable read. Not to be missed! --Eva Etzioni-Halevy, Author ofThe Song of  HannahandThe Garden of Ruth