Claudia Fabian
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Mirta Ines Trupp:
I love the "Austen-inspired" quality of this book. Of the many beautiful characters in Destiny by Design, who resonates most with you and why?
Mirta Ines Trupp
Thank you Claudia! I'm so glad the Austenesque vibe shines through! I'm also very pleased that you’ve enjoyed the diverse cast of characters. Each one brings their own individual gifts and talents to the story; it is rather difficult to choose one.
Malka, the matriarch, is the epitome of elegance and wisdom. She imparts a sense of constancy and respectability. These are most definitely characteristics which I would hope to emulate. Then we have Leah, who, at times, reminded me of Lydia Bennett, the silliest of young ladies of “Pride and Prejudice” fame. With lighthearted, teenage bravado, Leah is continually throwing caution to the wind, and yet, I hope readers see a more refined—a more sensible—'Elizabeth' unfold as she (Leah) matures throughout the novel. I see myself in Leah’s plans and aspirations. While I can’t profess to have lived the life of an aristocrat, I can admit to the fact that, I too, was a cossetted and naive young lady—thanks to an overprotective and old-fashioned family. Like this independent and unconventional protagonist, I wanted to pave my own way, paying homage to my culture and heritage, but fashioning my life in my own terms.
Malka, the matriarch, is the epitome of elegance and wisdom. She imparts a sense of constancy and respectability. These are most definitely characteristics which I would hope to emulate. Then we have Leah, who, at times, reminded me of Lydia Bennett, the silliest of young ladies of “Pride and Prejudice” fame. With lighthearted, teenage bravado, Leah is continually throwing caution to the wind, and yet, I hope readers see a more refined—a more sensible—'Elizabeth' unfold as she (Leah) matures throughout the novel. I see myself in Leah’s plans and aspirations. While I can’t profess to have lived the life of an aristocrat, I can admit to the fact that, I too, was a cossetted and naive young lady—thanks to an overprotective and old-fashioned family. Like this independent and unconventional protagonist, I wanted to pave my own way, paying homage to my culture and heritage, but fashioning my life in my own terms.
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Mirta Ines Trupp:
Hi Mirta, Just wanted to let you know that I requested that my local library order your book Leah's Journey and received an email that they will be purchasing 3. This way I can request that your book be added as a TO READ book when we meet in Aug to choose books for the year. Shira ?
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Mirta Ines Trupp:
Hello Mirta, I would like to send you a book that I think might interest you and have your honest review. Would you be interested? I would highly appreciate it. Here's a Link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Values-Education-Reflected-Weekly-Portions/dp/9655505332/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471434990&sr=8-2&keywords=Values+%26+Education%3A+Reflected+in+Weekly+Torah+Portions Thanks, Eran
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