First, I'd like to start with saying that none of the stories told in this book were my story. I can never fully exist in the shoes of anyone in the Jewish community, or in the shoes of someone with a chronic illness.

With that being said, I loved this book. I have read a small number of books with Jewish life at the center, but none of them have been in a modern day setting (The Chosen immediately springs to mind). It was beautiful to read this book. Truly. I Googled terms I hadn't heard or couldn't remember, and I found myself scrolling through dozens of images so I could picture the proper things.

Aside from being educational not only about (one form of) Jewish life, and aside from creating a picture of what some people actually experience with a chronic, invisible illness, this book was adorable, witty, profound yet light-hearted. It was refreshing, and Jacob is honestly...perfect.

This book was a true joy to read.