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Since Sinai | Shannon Gonyou

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Italian review on my blog: https://worldofinterestsblogger.wordpress.com/2022/06/25/libri-since-sinai-shann...
In Since Sinai, Shannon Gonyou exposes herself, telling us of her experience with Judaism and Conversion, as well as her past as a Catholic and her life before and after becoming a Jew. Shannon Gonyou converted with her husband Travis, on a complex but extremely fulfilling path.
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thereadingpal (cont'd) I decided to ask for this book on Netgalley because I'm converting to Reform Judaism and I wanted to read another person's experience. Gonyou got closer to Conservative Judaism in the end, but it makes little difference. As she says herself, it's always Judaism. Obviously, this book is not a manual, nor will it portray everyone's experience with Judaism, but it was still really interesting.
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thereadingpal (cont'd) There are truly many things I appreciated about this book, first of all, the honesty with which Gonyou talks about her life, from her conflictual relationship with her natural mother to the difficulty to conceive, from her life as a young Catholic - and her problems with Christianity - to her life as a Jew.
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thereadingpal (con'd) Personally, I never found myself in Catholicism, so much that I became a Pagan for half my life and, now, my path brought me towards Judaism. My relationship with religion is extremely complex, and seeing someone else with the same problem who later found herself was comforting.
Judaism and Christianity are extremely different, and by reading this book you can understand it well. 2y

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thereadingpal (cont'd) The author often compares the two religions, in the way of behaving and in the way they made her feel. I found myself agreeing on everything, even though I didn't have some direct experiences as she had. In the end, I wasn't as involved in religion as she was.
While reading this book, I couldn't help but compare Gonyou's experience with mine. 2y

thereadingpal (cont'd) They're slightly different; I haven't started the classes yet because itìs not as fast as it was for her, but I found the same hospitality from the community and the same will to prove ourselves.
Furthermore, I really appreciated the chapter in which she explained her reasons and her push towards Judaism, with which I very much agreed. 2y

thereadingpal (cont'd) Even though every convert's experience is different, there can be some common points that make us part of the same group.
The author also tells us about part of her experience with the Beit Din, which made me understand, partially, what I should expect if I ever get to that point.
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thereadingpal (cont'd) I admit I really bonded with the author, just for her blunt honestly regarding her abortions, her eating disorder, and other extremely important themes for her and her family.
Also, the book is written in such a way you don't feel time passing, or so it was for me. One page led to another, I wanted to know more about the author and her life.
In short, I recommend this book. 2y

AmyG Good luck on your journey. (edited) 2y

thereadingpal @AmyG thank you! 2y

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thereadingpal

Since Sinai | Shannon Gonyou

We're already at the end of the month... I can't believe it. I haven't read as much as I wanted to, and I'm a bit behind on schedule. Maybe participating in #20in4 #readathon will help! My goal is to read for 20 hours in 4 days, and hopefully finish the tagged book and another two.

Thank you to @Andrew65 for hosting!!

Clwojick You‘ve got this! 💖 2y

thereadingpal @Clwojick yes!!! 2y

Andrew65 Good luck 😊👍 2y

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thereadingpal

Since Sinai | Shannon Gonyou

"I understand the urge to question converts. I do. But the answers to these questions are extremely personal and not prone to quick response. I usually end up mumbling something about "just wanting to" and changing the subject."

#judaism #jewbychoice #netgalley

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thereadingpal

Since Sinai | Shannon Gonyou

Here's my #weeklyforecast !
This week I'll be focusing on reading:
📖 Since Sinai by Shannon Gonyou
📖 True Biz by Sara Novic
📖 Il Gigante e la Maga by Laura Fiamenghi
📖 L'amore nell'ebraismo by Catherine Chalier
📖 La banalità del bene by Enrico Deaglio
as well as another book that isn't pictured here:
📖 Le sfide della Pedagogia Speciale e la Didattica per inclusione by Roberto Dainese

#italianbooks #italian #camplitsy #netgalley

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thereadingpal

Since Sinai | Shannon Gonyou

Update for day 7 of the #joysofjunereadathon (17 June)
✅ I've read for a total of 20h47min out of my plan of 20 hours
⬜ I've read 3/4 books
⬜ I've written 1/2 reviews

It's going better than I planned in my head!
@Andrew65
#readathon

Andrew65 Great to hear 😊 2y

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Since Sinai | Shannon Gonyou

I'm doing electrostimulation for my leg and since no one is speaking to me I'm reading the tagged book. It's a conversion to Judaism story.
Meanwhile, my leg and foot aren't really improving and I can't walk without a brace. They said it'll take 6 months/a year and honestly I don't really feel positive right now. I'm pretty down, but reading helps as a distraction

#jewishlit

Sapphire Hang in there. Long term healing is hard. Glad you have the comfort of a book during “forced down time” 2y

thereadingpal @Sapphire it is hard, unfortunately. Thank you 2y

Kenyazero The slump where you don't see much improvement is really tough. Sorry to hear you're going through that, it's not uncommon to feel pretty down through this. Glad you're finding an escape in some good reads! 2y

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thereadingpal @Kenyazero thank you. Yes, it's really hard andtjr fact they still haven't understood how it happened and what tit actually is makes it harder even... But oh, well. I can't change it now 2y

obviateit Nice to meet you! I‘m so sorry to hear about your leg. I‘m dealing with a few-years-long leg injury, myself. I hope yours heals as quickly as possible! 2y

thereadingpal @obviateit thank you! Nice to meet you roo! I hope your leg improves too. I'm having so many visits and blood tests done lately, I've never been picked so much xD 2y

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Since Sinai | Shannon Gonyou

Another evening, another update. So, I think I'm doing pretty well with my #joysofjunereadathon goals.
⬜ As of today, I read for 17h 59min out of 20 hours total
⬜ I finished 3 books out of 4
⬜ I wrote one review out of 2
Tomorrow or the day after I'll write my review for How High We Go in the Dark ☺️

@Andrew65

#scifi #jewishlit #nonficfion #philosophy

Andrew65 You are really blasting it out of the water. 👏👏👏 2y

thereadingpal @Andrew65 thank you! I'm trying ahahah after such a long time with reader's block, it's nice reading again 2y

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