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The story is set in the Hasidic Jewish section of New York, in Boro Park. Sima, although Jewish but not Hasidic, runs a ladies undergarment shop out of the basement of her building. These hidden-away shops are part of an 'underground'community where the women get to be themselves and share their lives and secrets.
In a world where motherhood is the expected ideal, Sima, in her sixties is childless. Her disappointment and lack of self-worth as a wife and women have colored her life a toneless grey. Then Timna walks into her shop and becomes her employee, and unknown to Timna, Sima's surrogate daughter. This is a story of obsession, second chances, women's friendships, and learning to trust and to forgive. Well written and enjoyable to read.
In a world where motherhood is the expected ideal, Sima, in her sixties is childless. Her disappointment and lack of self-worth as a wife and women have colored her life a toneless grey. Then Timna walks into her shop and becomes her employee, and unknown to Timna, Sima's surrogate daughter. This is a story of obsession, second chances, women's friendships, and learning to trust and to forgive. Well written and enjoyable to read.
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