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All Who Go Do Not Return
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Shulem Deen
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
A moving and revealing exploration of Hasidic life and one man's struggles with faith, family, and community.
Shulem Deen was raised to believe that questions are dangerous. As a member of the Skverers, one of the most insular Hasidic sects in the US, he knows little about the outside world - only that it is to be shunned. His marriage at 18 is arranged, and several children soon follow.
Deen's first transgression - turning on the radio - is small, but his curiosity leads him to the library and, later, the Internet. Soon he begins a feverish inquiry into the tenets of his religious beliefs until, several years later, his faith unravels entirely. Now a heretic, he fears being discovered and ostracized from the only world he knows. His relationship with his family at stake, he is forced into a life of deception and begins a long struggle to hold on to those he loves most: his five children.
In All Who Go Do Not Return, Deen bravely traces his harrowing loss of faith while offering an illuminating look at a highly secretive world.
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- DougyG
- 23-04-20
a memorable glimpse into Hasidic life
i loved this book
heartfelt account of Jewish life amongst the Hasidic community
good luck Shulem
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-09-21
Shoolem..
A very moving book.
Honest and simple life story of the individual, and many millions who are still live this way of life.
Thanks שולעם !!
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- Celia
- 31-12-23
Honest, beautifully expressed and emotive
I enjoyed the matter-of-fact, yet expressive narrative. It was non-judgemental and insightful. Narrated by the author, I was drawn into his life and thoughts.
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- Riki
- 03-03-20
Eye opening!
A fascinating insight into a culture/religion I know so little about. This man's journey from an insular community into mainstream society is heartbreaking. I couldn't stop listening to it. I would love an update on how his life and family relationships have changed since the publication of this book. Will we get a sequel? I hope so.
Also, the authors accent was a bonus I never knew I needed.
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- Diane Lad
- 18-03-21
Very insightful
From someone who has no detailed knowledge of Jewdaism, but with an interest in it's more stricter form, I found this an excellent read. Whilst it was sad to hear the struggle, it was very thought provoking and left me feeling more informed but with extreme sympathy for Shulem.
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- Louise
- 19-01-18
Very interesting
This is such an interesting and heartfelt book. It really lifted the veil on a community that I knew very little about. The fact that it is Author-narrated lends credence to the storytelling.
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- Florida34
- 02-10-22
Not to be missed
This book takes you on an extraordinary journey. Incredible insight into a very interesting religion and way of life. The author is brilliant at articulating his early years through to leaving all he’d ever known. I actually cried when I heard his despair. Best audiobook I’ve heard in ages.
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- NCsmalls
- 01-09-24
Unsatisfying end. Feels like author just ran out of paper and stopped
Enjoyed it right til the end when it felt like the story just randomly stops. Not a good ending. Not arty or poignant, like the author maybe hopes, not satisfying. Where is shulem now?
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