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Regional U.S. - Looking for Lost Bird: A Jewish Woman Discovers Her Navajo Roots

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Book Synopsis: Adopted on the black market, Yvette went to live with an affluent older couple in New York. They filled her days with piano lessons, ballet and art classes, and wished her sweet dreams in a canopy bed. But then love faltered, replaced by grief and rejection. Striking out on her own, Yvette went to Israel and sought comfort among Kibbutz friends and army comrades, then returned to the states, no closer to finding peace with herself. With deep yearning and wry humor, Yvette tells of finally finding her reality–a truth that she could never have conjured for herself. Moving to a hidden corner of the Navajo reservation, she is met by strangers who say they are her family. In the mystery of their ceremonies and in the daily rhythms of reservation life, she learns about Navajo spirituality, about medicine men and Changing Woman, about winds that whisper and ghosts that walk. This is the story of a woman yearning to fit into an unknown heritage. Even as she learns to weave Navajo rugs, she looks for ways to intertwine her Jewish faith and the Navajo one to lace the Biblical story of Adam and Even with the Navajo tales of the corn people. Exploring the secrets of identity and the meaning of family, she measures the ties of upbringing against the tug of blood. What she finds is faith, in all its forms, and love, in all its faces.

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Looking for Lost Bird: A Jewish Woman Discovers Her Navajo Roots is an extraordinary memoir that takes you on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration. This thought-provoking book tells the story of Yvette, a woman who was adopted and raised in New York, but felt disconnected from her true identity.

With poignant words and a touch of wry humor, Yvette shares her search for belonging and peace. She bravely ventures to Israel, where she finds solace among Kibbutz friends and army comrades. However, her quest for self-acceptance continues when she moves to a remote corner of the Navajo reservation.

In this hidden world, Yvette encounters strangers who claim to be her family. Through their mysterious ceremonies and the daily rhythms of reservation life, she immerses herself in Navajo spirituality, learning about medicine men, Changing Woman, and the whispers of the winds.

But what sets this memoir apart is Yvette's determination to weave together her Jewish faith and the rich Navajo heritage. From learning to weave Navajo rugs to finding parallels between the Biblical story of Adam and Eve and the Navajo tales of the corn people, she beautifully captures the interplay of identity and family.

This memoir not only delves into the depths of one woman's journey, but also explores universal themes of faith and love. Through Yvette's eyes, we witness the power of embracing different cultures and traditions, while staying true to oneself.

If you are ready to embark on a transformative journey and discover the intricate tapestry of identity, Looking for Lost Bird is a must-read. Uncover the beauty of finding meaning in unexpected places and order your copy now.

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