|
"I would finish a chapter with tears in
my eyes for the suffering of Grazia and bellina and the next chapter
would have me laughing with Alegra." - Janet Welk-Forsch
"From one who never reads historical
novels -- I loved this book! It was riveting and very easy to read;
the story flowed, educating, while never getting bogged down in
excessive historical details. Totally enjoyable!" - Roxanne
Henderson
"A mesmerizing account of the Jews in Spain and Portugal during
the Inquisition, the "Blind Eye" is important reading for everyone,
Jews and non-Jews alike. I couldn't put it down, and finished it in
two days. I've recommended it to several people, and it will make
wonderful gifts for family and friends." - Ellen De Domenico
"Remarkable story of the survival of
the Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal. Compelling and
heart-breaking."
- Marcia Roth
"The historical information was
fascinating and powerfully woven through the plot. I loved the
flawed yet likeable characters."
- Kate Timmerman
"I finished reading your book, The
Blind Eye. I was crying at the end----really! It is a very moving
story and how you created it, I'll never know. Very very insightful
time of history. Now, I want to learn more about that time in
history."
- Susan Bulfinch
"This was a fascinating, fast-paced
story of a remarkable and horrific time in world history. The
characters and their connections were well conceived, and the author
did a brilliant job of research. I will recommend it to all my
friends."
- Gloria Robinson
"I LOVED the book...it was so
riveting. It's amazing you told this story. Wow. Very
impressive!" - Tracey Cuervals
"Fascinating! The research was
phenomenal. I have already recommended this book." - Kathie Kelly
"As an expert on Judaic history I was
very impressed with the accuracy of the story. Loved the settings
and even the humor! The whole family is reading it!" - Shai Shalom
"The Blind Eye is an absorbing
dramatization of the horrors Jewish people endured during the
expulsions from Spain and Portugal at the end of the fifteenth
century. Marcia Fine has created a cast of characters readers can
identify with, both in the past and in the present. She shows the
family and cultural links that bind us all to the history of our
people, no matter what our ethnic origins. This is a fast and moving
read. I highly recommend it." Toby Fesler Heathcotte,
President, Arizona Authors Association
"Charming. Poignantly describes the twists and turns of life."
- Ariadne Voulgaris
"Wonderfully written and engaging." - Richard Sutz
"This book is a gem. Your characters spring to life and I felt I
knew them intimately." - Wink Blair
"Thought if I put it down the action would go on without me."
- Alvin Dattner
"Characters remained with me a long time. Only book I passed along
to both my mother and daughter."
- Dorothy Bron
"My Book Club will love this!", - Rachel Thomas
"I was emotionally pulled into the lives of Paulina, Sarah and
Mimi." - Kim Hollenback
"I would definitely recommend this to others." Susan Brooks
"My heart strings were pulled to the breaking point." Daras Kirsh
"Loved these women!" Janet Welk
"Weaves history, romance and adventure into a tapestry of family.
Magnificent creative piece." Lee Robert
|
