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Searching for God in the Garbage
Searching for God in the Garbage is an extremely candid memoir of how Bracha Goetz, a Harvard grad, became an observant Jew and overcame food addictions. Welcome to a transformative experience that speaks to our souls, nurturing the beauty in each of us.
230 pages, Paperback
Published December 2, 2017
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About the author
Bracha Goetz
58 books23 followersBracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 36 children's books, including I Want to be Famous, Where Is God? and Let's Appreciate Everyone!
Her books portray life's deepest concepts in a delightfully simple way.
Mrs. Goetz coordinates a Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Program in Baltimore, Maryland, and gives a variety of interactive presentations. Bracha Goetz can be contacted at brachagoetzbooks@gmail.com.
Ever wonder why these blurbs are written in the "third person"? It's so it looks like she wasn't the one writing this about herself, but she was!
Her books portray life's deepest concepts in a delightfully simple way.
Mrs. Goetz coordinates a Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Program in Baltimore, Maryland, and gives a variety of interactive presentations. Bracha Goetz can be contacted at brachagoetzbooks@gmail.com.
Ever wonder why these blurbs are written in the "third person"? It's so it looks like she wasn't the one writing this about herself, but she was!
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May 6, 2018
When I first met Bracha last year, I immediately noticed how she radiated positivity and warmth. She was clearly a happy person at peace with herself. As she told me about her life, I was impressed by her intelligence, creativity, and accomplishments. So when she told me that she would soon be publishing her memoir, I knew I would want to read it.
But none of this prepared me for reading Bracha's book. I was completely blown away by her courageous account of her painful preteen and teenage years, her search for meaning, and her struggle with an eating disorder. Despite being an attractive and popular Harvard graduate and medical school student, she was dissatisfied with her path in life, and she searched for a more authentic existence. Bracha's discovery and embrace of Orthodox Judaism brought her fulfillment and peace. But you don't need to be an Orthodox Jew to read her book or appreciate its lessons: its message is for everyone, regardless of religious beliefs or observances. To find your path to a meaningful life, you must search within, and focus on spiritual fulfillment rather than external and materialistic trappings. As our society increasingly focuses on the superficial, Bracha's memoir about building a meaningful life is timely and important.
But none of this prepared me for reading Bracha's book. I was completely blown away by her courageous account of her painful preteen and teenage years, her search for meaning, and her struggle with an eating disorder. Despite being an attractive and popular Harvard graduate and medical school student, she was dissatisfied with her path in life, and she searched for a more authentic existence. Bracha's discovery and embrace of Orthodox Judaism brought her fulfillment and peace. But you don't need to be an Orthodox Jew to read her book or appreciate its lessons: its message is for everyone, regardless of religious beliefs or observances. To find your path to a meaningful life, you must search within, and focus on spiritual fulfillment rather than external and materialistic trappings. As our society increasingly focuses on the superficial, Bracha's memoir about building a meaningful life is timely and important.
July 8, 2018
This is a phenomenal book, and I can easily admit it is one of my favorite books. Initially I was just curious, but I soon found myself in awe. There are so many lessons hidden within the moments detailed in the Diary entries, and I can admit I shed a few tears at the sorrow and pain in some of the hardest moments.
Even more incredible than the story and journey itself, is the person telling her story through entries and letters. Clearly brilliant, with almost everything going for her, she works through serious issues, and in the process, realizes that true happiness is not in fame and wealth, but in something far more timeless.
The poetry is so beautiful and creative, and you can almost see the emotions entwined within the works. There is truth and power dancing between the pages. This book can really help many people, as it has helped me, even without having an eating disorder.
The first half of the book perfectly compliments the second half, with the two "parts" giving the reader a perfect image of the truth. The raw truth, without any hesitation or sugar coating.
The book discussed so many important questions, and I loved the perspective I gained from this masterpiece. I recommend this book to people all the time now, and I highly recommend everyone give this book a chance.
Even more incredible than the story and journey itself, is the person telling her story through entries and letters. Clearly brilliant, with almost everything going for her, she works through serious issues, and in the process, realizes that true happiness is not in fame and wealth, but in something far more timeless.
The poetry is so beautiful and creative, and you can almost see the emotions entwined within the works. There is truth and power dancing between the pages. This book can really help many people, as it has helped me, even without having an eating disorder.
The first half of the book perfectly compliments the second half, with the two "parts" giving the reader a perfect image of the truth. The raw truth, without any hesitation or sugar coating.
The book discussed so many important questions, and I loved the perspective I gained from this masterpiece. I recommend this book to people all the time now, and I highly recommend everyone give this book a chance.
December 8, 2017
This candid and enlightening story of finding self in a world of chaos is refreshingly positive at a time we need it most. So many are truly searching for God in the garbage called social media or false teaching. Goetz brings you back to what matters most, the basics of life, which is complicated and inundated with electronics that are supposed to make us more accessible when it does just the opposite. All you need to know is in the Bible and Tora, not on a talk show or on Twitter. LOVE is everything and LOVE is GOD. Goetz is an example of being His hands and feet. What she went through will help so many with the meaning of life, eating disorders, relationships, marriage, and children. I am in awe of you.
— CJ Loiacono
— CJ Loiacono
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