All Who Go Do Not Return A Memoir
All Who Go Do Not Return A Memoir by Shulem Deen, published by Graywolf Press on March 24, 2015, is a poignant exploration of ultra-Orthodox Judaism through the lens of one man’s journey of faith and doubt. In this 288-page memoir, Deen recounts his upbringing within the Skverer sect, where questioning beliefs is discouraged. His initial curiosity leads him to challenge the strict boundaries of his insular community, ultimately resulting in a profound crisis of faith that forces him to navigate the complexities of family loyalty and personal truth.
Readers will find a candid narrative that delves into the struggles of reconciling personal beliefs with communal expectations. Deen’s experiences highlight the tension between adherence to tradition and the quest for understanding, as he grapples with the implications of his newfound beliefs on his relationships, particularly with his five children. This memoir not only sheds light on the intricacies of religious life but also offers insights into the challenges faced by those who dare to question their faith within a tightly-knit community.
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A moving and revealing exploration of ultra-Orthodox Judaism and one man’s loss of faith
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 eighteen 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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