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In our current social media and political climates, particularly the rise of Donald J. Trump, a woman’s looks are fair game whenever she’s mentioned. It’s more important now than ever to tell stories of women that emphasize intelligence and courage rather than beauty. Thanks to The Jewish Daily Forward for letting me write about something…
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The book of Esther tells the story of a Jewish girl who becomes queen of Persia and thwarts the genocide of her people. Though it’s read aloud in synagogue each year, the reading is accompanied by so much raucous celebration that I never paid close attention to the details. I listened for Esther’s and her…
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For anyone who read “Jane Eyre” wishing for swifter, more final fates for the cruelest characters, Jane Steele is here to grant your wishes. Full Star Tribune review.
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I retold the story of Esther so that beauty and obedience weren’t her most important characteristics. I was inspired by looking at paintings of Anne Boleyn and reading descriptions of Cleopatra (as well as looking at pictures of the coins that feature her). While these women are widely believed to have been gorgeous, they were…
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The play is full of symbolic references to the biblical story of Abraham and contains plenty of food for thought about what we inherit from our forebearers.
![My review of The In[HEIR]itance Project: The Abraham Play](https://rebeccakanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/jon-adam-ross-the-inheiritance-project.jpg?w=620)
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Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Howard Books Publication Date: November 3, 2015 Formats Available: Kindle, Hardcover Summary: A glittering Persian king has a vast empire that reaches farther than where the sun meets the horizon. He is bathed in riches and commands a frightening military force. He possesses power beyond any other mortal man and rules his kingdom as a god.…
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My favorite interview yet! I love Lori & Julia and enjoyed the behind the scenes look at their studio, including the man wall.
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Kanner has fleshed out the short story with vivid characters, enchanting descriptions of wealth and intrigue
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“… the relationship between Xerxes and Esther is erotic and fascinating to read.”
Rebecca Kanner 