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Days of Atonement: A Novel [Paperback]

Ellen Boneparth (Author)
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December 22, 2005
“Ellen Boneparth takes us on a journey through memory and a maze of relationships. The energy of her prose draws us in, and we delight as she unearths long suppressed truths about WWII and the Jews of Greece.”
—Diane Bell, Professor of Anthropology, George Washington University and author of Evil: A Novel

“Ellen Boneparth’s story of the Jews of Greece is a gift to be grateful for. Beka’s spiritual quest will appeal to readers searching for meaning in a multivalent world.”
—Carol P. Christ, author of She Who Changes and Rebirth of the Goddess

Days of Atonement tells the story of a contemporary Jewish woman’s search for her roots against the historical backdrop of the Greek Holocaust.

While searching for her family’s roots, Beka Freeman unearths never-revealed stories of struggles for human survival during the terrors of the Nazi occupation of Greece. Days of Atonement weaves together the riveting history of the Greek Holocaust with Beka’s search for her own Jewish identity and spiritual path. On her journey, Beka, an American sociologist, single mother, and daughter of a feisty widowed mother, not only discovers the secrets of members of the Solomonides family stretching from Athens to Israel to Hollywood, but also finds love with a Greek man who compels her to re-define herself.


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About the Author

Ellen Boneparth launched her study of the Jews of Greece when serving as a U.S. diplomat at the American Embassy in Athens during the late 1980s. A writer of fiction and political commentary, long-time Philhellene,and part-time resident of Greece, she also makes her home in Santa Rosa, in California’s wine country, with her husband Jim Wilkinson and their two Greek immigrant cats.

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  • Paperback: 262 pages
  • Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (December 22, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0595370764
  • ISBN-13: 978-0595370764
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,096,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating story from beginning to end - a must read!, June 7, 2006
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Ellen Boneparth's "Days of Atonement" is an intriguing and fascinating story, which captured my attention from beginning to end. At my age (89) I have difficulties maintaining interest for a novel, but this one spurred my interest from the first page to the last. I wish Ellen Boneparth success with this novel and with others I hope she will soon publish. I am already a fan!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing search for spiritual identity, June 7, 2006
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Ellen Boneparth's "Days of Atonement" tells the story of a young woman's search for spiritual identity through links with her ancestry. The path towards her past takes her back to Greece during and after World War II, back to the story of the Greeks Jews and those who saved them. The novel unveils the diverging versions of history left in the memory of her protagonists. Ellen Boneparth very cleverly interlaces their personal stories with the history of the Eastern part of Europe. It is a fascinating tale with an expected ending, beautifully written with intense dialogue. I strongly recommend his novel to both Jewish and non-Jewish readers as an insight into the trials of people who are often forgotten in traditional history books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story, May 7, 2006
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I read this in one sitting. It was a delightful trip from California to Greece and Israel; WWII to the present. The politics, romance, history, and family relationships give this story depth. Beka is a strong, intelligent, accomplished woman whose inquisitive mind leads her to uncover her history and realize her desires.
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Ellen Boneparth, Kyrios Kofinas, Kyria Kofinas, Greek Jews, Kyria Solomonides, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Rebecca Solomonides, Middle East, Palo Alto, Miss Freeman, Thank God, Avram Solomonides, Kyria Constantinou, Aris Solomonides, Rabbi Mordochai, Josef Solomonides, Mount Sinai, Daisy Levendi, Greek Orthodox, Athenian Jews, Kyria Vassilaki, Greek Jewish
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