Eve’s Garden
Eve’s Garden by J Hannah Orden, published by iUniverse in 2006, is a historical fiction novel that explores a pivotal moment in Israel’s history during the 1982 incursion into Lebanon. The story follows Diana Weiss, an American of mixed Jewish-Christian heritage, as she spends a year on a kibbutz, navigating the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of national turmoil. This edition spans 268 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into the emotional landscape of its characters, reflecting the conflicts and passions of the time. The novel intertwines themes of romance and war, providing insight into life in Israel during a transformative period. Through Diana’s experiences, the book captures the essence of a society grappling with its identity amidst external challenges.
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Eve’s Garden evokes a unique time in Israel’s history when the 1982 incursion into Lebanon drew the country into a complex process of redefining itself. At this critical moment Diana Weiss, an American of mixed Jewish-Christian heritage, arrives to spend a year on a kibbutz. She experiences conflicting passions, betrayal, loyalty, and love that reflect the nation’s turmoil.
“Orden’s gift, and what sets this book apart, is her ability to draw the reader into the story through her rich characters. As I was reading, I felt I was there-riding through the dunes on horseback, eating Shabbat dinner in the communal dining room, mourning the loss of a friend. Eve’s Garden is an intense, mesmerizing novel which I recommend to anyone seeking insight into life in Israel and understanding of the human heart.”
-Rabbi Daniel Judson, Author of The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life and The Jewish Pregnancy Book
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