The Books of Rachel :

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Summary: truly captivating. an adventure.
Review: A family diamond is given to a young woman on her wedding day. The diamond has existed through the centuries and traces the women in this family who have possessed the diamond. All of whom are named Rachel.The book is powerful in dealing with the plight of the Jewish nation throughout the centuries and especially Jewish women. It will enlighten you and entertain you into the wee hours of the morning. It is an excellent book.

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Summary: This is my all-time favorite!
Review: I have read this book over and over through the years. I found it among my Grandmother's books when I was in high school and have read it every year ever since. This is a true historical fiction and it is what got me interested in reading historical fiction as well.

This is about Rachel and her ancestors. They are Jewish women who have faced persecution throughout the centuries just because they were Jewish. And beginning with the first Rachel, there was a diamond that is symbolic of their heritage ~~ which is fitting for the women. A diamond is beautiful but also the toughest gem in the world. Only another diamond can scratch the diamond ~~ and none of these Rachels allowed life to defeat her.

This is an inspiring book. It is one of the very first books I have ever read that allows the heroine to be the strong one ~~ and it is inspiring in my personal life. I highly recommend reading this book ~~ for anyone who is interested in history and in reading about strong women.

5-23-03

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Summary: Captivating, riveting and proud to be Jewish stories.
Review: Reliving periods of history through a Jewish woman who stands up for beliefs she may not have known she has, each Rachel proves herself worthy of wearing the legacy of the diamond which is passed only to a "Rachel" through the centuries. From the Spanish Inquisition through modern times, we relive the Antisemitism of our forebearers.

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Summary: One of the Best Ever! Very Memorable!
Review: This book is so good that I couldn't stop reading it (and I work full-time, have 3 kids, & getting my EE degree)! I am shopping for any other book by this author!

Rating:
Summary: One of the Best Ever! Very Memorable!
Review: This book is so good that I couldn't stop reading it (and I work full-time, have 3 kids, & getting my EE degree)! I am shopping for any other book by this author!

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Summary: The Books of Rachel
Review: This is one of my all-time favorite books - I've lost track of how many times I've read it. I have loaned it out on several occasions, but I ALWAYS make sure to get it back. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves historical fiction.

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Summary: QUESTION ABOUT THE HISTORICAL DETAILS OF THE BOOK
Review: WONDERFUL BOOK - I'M WONDERING HOW MUCH OF THE HISTORICAL
DETAILS IN THE BOOK ARE TRUE. JANE