Muslim, Christian, Jew – “I Do”: A Memoir

Muslim, Christian, Jew – “I Do”: A Memoir

For centuries the planet has witnessed episodic mistrust between Islam, Christianity and Judaism. But the planet is shrinking and many people, in their selection of a mate, will consider someone from another religion. This memoir sheds light on the level of awareness and communication needed to make such marriages viable, and scrutinizes the all too common scenario of young girls marrying for an identity. It provides, through lived experience, a fish-bowl view of one woman's journey through three interfaith marriages, told conversationally—right down to the sharing of recipes. Blended family dynamics and childhood cancer throw in further grist for the mill. A final, stormy divorce provides the catalyst for a much-needed character arc, discernment about women's identities, and the embrace of marriage as an endeavor more human than religious. And finally, it offers brief informational segments on marriage in Islam, Christianity and Judaism, along with some beautiful legends—all of which illustrate the commonality of marriage rather than the differences of dogma. Reedsy Discovery review (partial): (5 Stars) "An unabashed, unfiltered look into one woman's life's journey...Lyrical, sweeping beauty from start to finish...Much can be learned within the pages of this book; and, it has found a permanent place on my bookshelf. Learn from mistakes, study oneself, grow; break the circular patterns that enslave and set yourself, and your loved ones, free...This author wrote in a manner that is transparent, authentic, far from self-seeking; and, it's this letting others in that will help the reader to find and see themselves clearly too...insightful, enlightening, and just as the author's last name reveals: Wise... By the end of this read, you will feel as though you've become a part of the author's life. You'll be able to share within the different cultures and traditions by adopting recipes into your kitchen that represent them." https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/muslim-christian-jew-i-do-hazel-wise Reedsy Discovery reader comment: "Written from the heart and with quirks of humor mixed in throughout the heartbreaks. Always respectful of the cultures and religions, this is something all of the modern world could learn from." Reader's Favorite review (partial): (5 Stars) " Muslim, Christian, Jew - "I Do" is a story of love, separation, divorce, and one woman's interesting encounter with the world's three major religions. It is also a story a woman, who, just like all of us, wants to find that elusive happiness at the end of the rainbow... a very engaging story... Hazel's wry sense of humor shines forth in her creative writing style and this makes the memoir a very entertaining read. https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/muslim-christian-jew-i-do