{"product_id":"bronx-heart-jerusalem-soul-paperback","title":"Bronx Heart Jerusalem Soul - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRayna Sue Harris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBronx native Tyra Miller grows up feeling inadequate, watching her domineering sister, Jessie, endure the pain of a disfiguring condition and a grueling regime of physical therapy. Tyra discovers acts of courage by her devoted Jewish family, leaving her wondering if she'd be capable of making similar sacrifices. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite her roles as a loving daughter, loyal sister, and talented student, Tyra suspects she is, at heart, a coward. She's about to discover how wrong she is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer guilt propels her on an academic journey to Israel where she falls in love with the country's rich ancient history, modern development, and people. Drama ensues when complicated relationships develop that distract Tyra from her studies. Then, in May of 1967, a tense, month-long threat of war and annihilation erupt around her. Life and death decisions abound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn June, as the Six-Day War breaks out, Tyra's insecurity will transform into strength and a quiet, determined heroism, as she-and a nation-face an undetermined future. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe story of one young woman's search for her identity, \u003ci\u003eBronx Heart-Jerusalem Soul \u003c\/i\u003eimmerses the reader in an adventurous, heartbreaking, dangerous, and inspirational journey through life in all its multifaceted complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriter Rayna Sue Harris's stories have been published in the\u003ci\u003e Orlando Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCoastlines\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTales from Below the Frost Line\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarris received her bachelor's degree from Hunter College. She began her master's in Hebrew literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem before completing it at Hunter College.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarris has taught English, Hebrew, and Jewish Studies in New York, Miami, and Jerusalem, and she lives with her husband in South Florida. \u003ci\u003eBronx Heart-Jerusalem Soul \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 506\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47246251294969,"sku":"9781534834828","price":26.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ZFNzRVR1WTFOT0JreHFTYi8rK1Nkdz09.webp?v=1768616093","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/bronx-heart-jerusalem-soul-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}