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I quite enjoyed The Loudest Voice by Grace Paley. I thought it was funny and light and a great example of a Jewish perspective of Christmas. I also loved hearing Rhea Perlman read it. You can read the full review below. #litereads #holidayreads
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The way each of the characters deals with the events of the story is something I personally thought was significant. Hiw did the reactions of the characters impact you as you read the story? Paley has a skill for making characters feel real. What were your thoughts and feelings on their thoughts and feelings? #litereads #holidayreads

A full review will be available on TFB this Saturday, with a new Lite Reads selection available on Sunday.

The Loudest Voice as a phrase has a lot of meaning packed into it. What do you feel the significance is to the story? Did it have a special significance to you as a reader? #litereads #holidayreads

Christmas stories are typically told from a Christian perspective since it is a Christian holiday. How does this Christmas story from a Jewish perspective feel different to you? #litereads #holidayreads

Our latest #litereads #holidayreads selection is The Loudest Voice by Grace Paley. In 1930s New York, a young Jewish girl is asked to participate in the school Christmas play. You can find links to the story and to a recording of the story as read by Rhea Perlman in the intro post below. Let us know what you think of it!

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I‘ve just started this one and I already know it‘s going to be special.

Grace Paley (1922-2007): "We are in the hands of men whose power and wealth have separated them from daily life and imagination. We are right to be afraid." #theglobalstruggleforwomensrights #nytimesbookreview #openbook #johnwilliams #stories #poems #essays