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I can't say enough about Lynn Austin's novels - fantastic! From back cover: "At forty-two, Abigail MacLeod is about to realize a lifelong dream-participation in an archaeological dig in Israel. Crushed by her husband's decision to end their marriage, Abby clings to the hope that somehow this trip will help to bring an element of peace into her chaotic life. But when tragedy taints the summer's promise, Abby questions the wisdom of staying on. The comforting friendship of archaeologist Hannah Rahov and the captivating wonder of the Holy Land compel Abby to remain. But what she discovers beneath the surface of Israel's beauty and the intrigue of its past is a history of pain and struggle. As the tumultuous world of first-century Palestine comes to life amid the ruins, Abby wonders if the faint remnant of her childhood faith could be the lifeline she's been searching for."

I thought this book was interesting. It certainly challenges contemporary attitudes and trends and it does so by a "recovery" of rabbinical teachings on sexuality. Rabbi Boteach's enthusiasm for marriage and family is evident in the text and it's clear his goal is to build stronger connections between married partners. His winsome personality certainly comes through. I read this book a while ago and I'm still thinking about it. While the volume is written for a popular (and not necessarily Jewish) audience, it provoked my interest in the rabbinical sources from which Boteach derives his views.

Just starting - the reviews sound good!