Hush (novel)
| Author | Eishes Chayil, a pseudonym |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Walker Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | September 14, 2010 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 0-8027-2088-9 |
Hush is a 2010 novel written under the pseudonym Eishes Chayil. In August 2011, the author revealed herself as Judy Brown, the daughter of Ruthie Lichtenstein, the publisher of Hamodia.[1] It deals with sexual abuse in the Hasidic Jewish community of Boro Park, Brooklyn and is based on experiences the author claims to have witnessed. Hush was selected as a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews.[2]
References
- ↑ Failed Messiah (blog), Author Of Anonymous Book On Haredi Child Sex Abuse Outs Herself, August 2, 2011.
- ↑ Book review from bloomsburykids.com
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