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acesarrows's review
2.0
Stein has a fascinating story to tell - and there are two 'coming out' stories she has here. One about leaving her ultra-religious Hasidic home and community, and the other about coming out as transgender.
Becoming Eve really only deals with the first storyline. Of Stein's struggles with religion and dealing with how the very rigid gender stereotypes of the Hasidic community affected her sense of self and how she related to her religion. Again, this is a fascinating story to read about, and one that should be told, but Stein isn't the best memoirist and much of this comes across as stilted and repetitive. I'm sure this story isn't over and Stein has more to say. I am looking forward to continuing to read about her journey.
I would recommend this for those who enjoy reading about secretive religious communities, but don't expect anything earth shattering here in regards to story or writing.
Becoming Eve really only deals with the first storyline. Of Stein's struggles with religion and dealing with how the very rigid gender stereotypes of the Hasidic community affected her sense of self and how she related to her religion. Again, this is a fascinating story to read about, and one that should be told, but Stein isn't the best memoirist and much of this comes across as stilted and repetitive. I'm sure this story isn't over and Stein has more to say. I am looking forward to continuing to read about her journey.
I would recommend this for those who enjoy reading about secretive religious communities, but don't expect anything earth shattering here in regards to story or writing.
brookepetit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
maxthefish's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Only thing I wished is of it was addressed how parenting/being married was affected by this, but I do understand some things are meant to stay private.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia
annab123's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
teacrew's review
3.75
Feels weird to rate this memoir. I enjoyed it but felt the pacing was a bit off. I really admire the author!
grandcapitalr's review against another edition
the friend that recommended this was mean to me, so I rage quit