Sunday, February 14, 2010

People of the Book By Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks pens a beautiful story about the 'Sarajevo Haggadah' (A Jewish narrative of the Exodus from Egypt).

The story spans over 600 years, wars and a number of countries in Europe and the Middle East. The Haggadah, is like no other of its kind. It is illuminated with pictures and beauty. It passes through many hands on its journey from creation to restoration.

The story centers around Hanna Heath, an Australian artifact restorer who is commissioned to restore the Haggadah after the Bosnian War. From war torn Sarajevo, Heath begins her journey to unravel the mystery behind this ancient work of art. She forms a relationship with Ozren, her local 'aid' and the enigma of the Haggadah deepens as Heath travels to Vienna, Boston and London in her quest to unravel the origin of the Haggadah.

Heath allows this 'Book of Slavery' to find its 'Freedom'.

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