Dahlia Moore Boeken

A Jewish grandmother and granddaughter, one in her sunset years and the other in her flourishing ones: two generations coming together to try to heal the scars of a merciless past.

Exploring the evolving status of women in Israeli society, Dahlia Moore examines the impact of social and cultural forces, including the military, religious sects, and immigration. By comparing the experiences of Israeli women with those in other Western societies, the book provides a nuanced perspective on gender dynamics. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars interested in gender studies, offering insights that extend beyond the typical North American and European contexts.

The narrative revolves around a young poet grappling with borderline personality disorder, who shares a raw and candid autobiographical collection. Dahlia Moore presents an unfiltered exploration of her experiences, aiming to foster a connection with readers through vulnerability. Originally crafted as a therapeutic exercise, this collection, Burnt Velvet, serves as both a personal journey and a means of engaging with others facing similar struggles.

Focusing on the Israeli labor market, this book provides a comparative analysis of occupational sex segregation and its implications for women. It highlights the unique cultural context of Israel, contrasting it with more studied industrialized nations. Utilizing various theoretical frameworks, including economic and sociological perspectives, the author examines empirical findings related to labor market perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors, shedding light on the challenges faced by Israeli working women.

Olivia is a successful career woman whose life has been thrown off-kilter by her husband's cancer and consequent death. Now she has to handle new circumstances, balance the demands of her work-life dealing with students and staff at the university, and the strain of family demands and loneliness. However, alongside these struggles come surprising beginnings of wonder and love. Chance meetings with her long-time neighbor turn out to be a lot more than she expected, and the relationship that develops surprises both of them. Author Dahlia Moore explores the intricate world of extended family life, and the pressures the complexity of life creates for individuals who strive for happiness and fight disease and aging. We experience many inadvertent encounters throughout our lives. It is rarely clear which of these will be meaningful and which will be insignificant. However, willingness to open up to the unexpected and courage to explore new avenues may lead to happiness.