A Novel by Judith Galblum Pex
“Judy takes us into her fascinating world, one that few have the privilege to know.” –Joel C. Rosenberg
In this contemporary story of hope and compassion, an Israeli woman named Tamar is fiercely loyal to family, friends, and faith. But below the surface emotional scars fester from her childhood in a kibbutz children’s home, separated from her parents. She dreams of fulfillment as a mother of a large family. When a group of Sudanese refugee children come to Tamar’s nursing clinic, their predicament tugs at her heart. She becomes obsessed with thoughts of rescuing a small brother and sister abandoned by their mother at the desert refugee camp.
As followers of Jesus, Tamar and her family walk carefully as they live in community comprised of Messianic Jews, secular Jews, former Orthodox Jews, Holocaust survivors, and immigrants from various countries and cultures–all seeking an identity, to know “who they are.” As this unlikely group of family and friends enfold the children and seek justice for them, new possibilities begin to open for healing of all kinds. Read this unique and refreshing story. You’ll see:
- tradition both ancient and modern
- faith that is living and embodied
- even the intimate experience of the land itself
all molding and holding together a supportive, sometimes suffering but always hopeful, multi-cultural community. You’ll be glad you took the journey, and you may never see the world quite the same after this “inside view” by multi-book author, Judith Galblum Pex.
Judith Pex (Judy) is an explorer, adventurer and author. She and her husband, John, are the pioneers behind the Shelter Hostel in Eilat, Israel. From there all the journeys started that Judy has written about in her previous books: Walk the Land, A People Tall and Smooth, and Come Stay Celebrate.
ISBN: 9781945099304 · 272 pgs
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Endorsements:
“Once again, Judy Pex writes of places and people who at first seem foreign or unfamiliar. With her compassionate spirit, she reminds us how we are all connected, all united in common desires for safety, love, place, and acceptance. To Belong is a well-researched and evocative story torn from international headlines. Whether we deal with Ukranian, Ethiopian, or Sudanese refugees, we have tough questions to face. Pex doesn’t shy from these dilemmas. She introduces us to wonderful people in a beach town of Israel and shows us through their eyes the true cost of caring for others.” –Eric Wilson, NY Times bestselling author of Samson and From Chains to Change
“This is a truly inspiring story of a family motivated by their faith in Jesus/Yeshua who open their home and show true hospitality by ‘loving the stranger.’ As a foster carer, this story especially resonated with me because it gives a realistic glimpse into the joys and challenges of providing a home for a young person who is in need. Set in the beautiful city of Eilat, this story reflects life in the place where the desert meets the sea, and also highlights the contrast of cultures between Africa and the Middle East and even within Israel, itself.” –Tim Pfeiffer, The Wellness Shelter (www.wellness-shelter.com), London, UK
“There are few people we admire as much as John & Judy Pex. From many years of serving the unique communities of Israel’s most southern city, Judy takes us into her fascinating world. It is one that few have the privilege to know. Her clear and insightful story-telling offer important lessons about God’s heart for his people. Walk a while in her sandals through this special story!” –Joel C. Rosenberg, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Jihad series and many other books