Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots

Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots download the free pdf book from here. “Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots” is an autobiographical account by Deborah Feldman, released in 2012. It narrates her experiences growing up in a highly conservative Jewish sect in Brooklyn, New York. Born into the Satmar sect, Feldman was surrounded by a rigid set of traditions.

Her path to self-discovery began with clandestinely reading books in English. At the age of 17, she found herself in an unhappy marriage. After becoming a mother, she chose to break away from the sect for the sake of her child’s future. This book served as the inspiration for the Netflix series, “Unorthodox”. It offers a captivating glimpse into the life within Brooklyn’s Hasidic community.