The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Written by

Anthony Berris & Sarit Yishai-Levi

Read by

Barrie Kreinik

Format

Digital Audiobook

Run Time

17h 5min

4.4 stars

(38 ratings)

“A wonderful read, full of fascinating characters and spanning four generations of Israeli women… Compelling and satisfying” (B.A. Shapiro): Gabriela has always had a fraught relationship with her mother — so to understand her better, she embarks on a journey through her family’s past, from the glitz of old Hollywood to World War II and beyond. With over 1,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Publisher Description

Now a Netflix Series, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a dazzling story about mothers and daughters, secrets and betrayals, and a binding curse.

The #1 International Bestseller

Gabriela’s mother Luna is the most beautiful woman in all of Jerusalem, though her famed beauty and charm seem to be reserved for everyone but her daughter. Ever since Gabriela can remember, she and Luna have struggled...

to connect. But when tragedy strikes, Gabriela senses there’s more to her mother than painted nails and lips.

Desperate to understand their relationship, Gabriela pieces together the stories of her family’s previous generations—from Great-Grandmother Mercada the renowned healer, to Grandma Rosa who cleaned houses for the English, to Luna who had the nicest legs in Jerusalem. But as she uncovers shocking secrets, forbidden romances, and the family curse that links the women together, Gabriela must face a past and present far more complex than she ever imagined.

Set against the Golden Age of Hollywood, the dark days of World War II, and the swinging ’70s, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem follows generations of unforgettable women as they forge their own paths through times of dramatic change. With great humor and heart, Sarit Yishai-Levi has given us a powerful story of love and forgiveness—and the unexpected and enchanting places we find each.

Finalist for the Book Club category of the 2016 National Jewish Book Awards.

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