no11

Written from her heart, Hedi opens the world of her family to us with such wit, charm, drama and honesty. I felt I knew all her characters personally, and laughed and cried with them. Really a must read.

no10

This was a really heart-warming read, I loved it. At times witty, sometimes a tearjerker, it was also a real page-turner. The characters are utterly believable and I was riveted from the start. I particularly loved the portrayal of the Jewish family. I found the...

no9

I so enjoyed this pacey read. Hedi writes with brutal honesty and empathy as this story unfolds – you will not be able to put this book down.

no8

Hedi captures the dramatic impact that fragile X syndrome had on her family with a superb combination of fact, fiction and bags of Joburg Jewish nostalgia.

no7

5 Glowing stars!!! If I could give it more I would! This book grabbed me from the first page! I loved it. It was so familiar to read being a Jewish mother living in Johannesburg.