Book Review: A Place of Exodus

By: David Biespiel

In A Place of Exodus, author David Biespiel shares the story of his experience growing up in a tightly knit Jewish community outside of Houston, Texas. But an argument with his rabbi causes him to move away from his idyllic childhood community. The book explores Biespiel’s journey as a self-proclaimed “retired” Jew and the many ways it shaped his understanding of home.

Biespiel’s exploration of the meaning of home gives the reader a lot to consider. Is home something that exists in time or in space? I found his discussion on how his own experience of leaving the place of his childhood to then frequently move over the next several years and how that experienced shaped his understanding of home really thought provoking.

The use of vivid language paints a beautiful picture of the Jewish experience of Biespiel’s childhood and youth. Anyone who has ever experienced a crisis of faith will find this story easily relatable.

Overall, I found this a captivating and multifaceted story told in beautiful prose. A Place of Exodus: Home, Memory, and Texas is scheduled for release on September 30th.

Disclosure: I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.

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