This book is:
1. A continuous meditation on the mantra "I am Jewish". Like a niggun.
My father is Jewish
My mother is Jewish
I am Jewish
These, Pearl's last words, could be a prayer from a Siddur I haven't yet seen. If they aren't, they really should be. Closest one would be "Thank you for making me a Jew."
2. My bed time story. Each night before I go to sleep, I read about another Jew -- some are famous and some are not -- then fantasize about what my chapter might say.
Note to self: Visit Reform shul in Scarsdale to witness davening lead by first-ever Korean American Rabbi/Chazzan, daughter of Korean Buddhist mother and American Jewish father.
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I Am Jewish: Personal Reflections Inspired by the Last Words of Daniel Pearl Books In Print, Audio Books.