--- product_id: 179732949 title: "Hush" brand: "eishes chayil" price: "€ 214.31" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/179732949-hush store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Hush **Brand:** eishes chayil **Price:** € 214.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hush by eishes chayil - **How much does it cost?** € 214.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/179732949-hush) ## Best For - eishes chayil enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eishes chayil brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review A Morris Award Honor Winner A Sidney Taylor Award Winner 'This painful, respectful story of redemption is well worth delving into Yiddish-laden prose' --Kirkus Reviews, starred review'This thoughtful, disturbing, and insightful novel provides an insider's view of an insular society' -- School Library Journal 'Emotionally riveting... The charm of Gittel's narration stems from her mix of respect for her community's traditions and the humor that arises from a child trying to make sense of her world' --Jennifer M. Brown, Shelf Awareness'I couldn't put Hush down. Gripping, fascinating and poignant, the book is bravely written. ...An extremely well-crafted story that keeps you turning pages' --Teenreads.com About the Author EISHES CHAYIL is a pseudonym meaning woman of valor, chosen by JUDY BROWN when Hush was first published because of feared backlash from her community. Since publication, Judy's identity has been revealed, she has left the Chassidic community, and she has been profiled in The New York Times Magazine. Judy was raised in a world of Chassidic schools, synagogues, and summer camps and is a direct descendant of the major founders of and leaders in the Chassidic world. She holds a master's degree in creative writing and has worked as a journalist for several international Orthodox newspapers. She lives in New York City. ## Images ![Hush - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51YJwEvuRxL.jpg) ![Hush - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZpiqKmslL.jpg) ![Hush - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31yz%2BfKDW2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exposing the poison of silence *by L***N on 26 January 2016* From the first page to the last' the author of this book, Eishes Chayil (Judy Brown) excels in making her point: even in a tight-knit community, where belief in God and the development of godly virtues are central, there is no protection from those who want to harm the community's most valuable asset - its children - from the unspeakable crime of child sexual abuse.Chayil's writing is engaging, and despite the central subject matter, it is delightfully amusing at times; for instance, in its portrayal of the misunderstandings that come from childhood innocence, its depiction of family life, and the challenges of being a young couple who is ill-prepared for the expectations and difficulties of married life. Yet while portraying the Chasidic community with enormous love and affection, Chayil also manages to hold it accountable, to hold a mirror up to it, and point out the dangers of ignorance, its undesirable similarities with the outside world, and above all, the results of the terrible and lethal poison of silence.Chayil's own words sum up the problem succinctly and perfectly: "We built walls, and built them high. The walls would keep the gentiles and their terrifying world far away. The walls would protect us and shelter us—and as we built them higher, thicker, wider, we forgot to look inside. We forgot that the greatest enemies always grow from within."But this is not a book only about child sexual abuse in the Jewish community; this book will resonate with anyone who has concern for the protection of children everywhere, whether in the Jewish, Catholic, other religious communities, or within the secular world. It addresses us all, and holds us accountable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Uncomfortable reading *by D***L on 30 June 2013* I do not as a rule read novels relating to child abuse as I find them too distressing and this one was equally distressing. However I was urged to read it by a friend and whilst I'm glad I did it was horrific to find out how child abuse and it's tragic consequences are hushed up in the very religious Jewish communities. The perps are rarely brought to justice and the victims suffer unimagineable traumas especially if they dare to speak out about it. The 'hush" in the title obviously relates to the cover up of a little girl's sexual abuse by someone in her family and her best friend's determination to bring this to the community's attention despite opposition from all quarters. It made for a very uncomfortable read but a justice of sorts was served in the end. Rather than 'love' or 'like' it, I admire the author for her courage in exposing this shameful aspect of a secretive community. I urge anyone who cares about vulnerable children to read this book and I pray for an end to this vile practice of condemning the innocent and protecting the guilty. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are shocked and sad at the abusive situation *by E***E on 3 January 2015* A sensitive, deeply felt account of a young girl's coming of age in a secretive community, this book manages to treat the theme of child abuse with the care it deserves. We are shocked and sad at the abusive situation, but at the same time the author doesn't condemn the entire community - a common problem when Hassidic communities are written about. The author obviously knows the community from within and understands both the values and the limitations of its way of life. There is no sensationalism and no exploitation of the theme, and I found myself moved by the story. Thoroughly recommended if you like literary novels and aren't afraid to read about the subject matter. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/179732949-hush](https://www.desertcart.be/products/179732949-hush) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*