We need to talk

By Rochel Sofer

Subjects: Weight loss, Jewish religious education of girls, Psychological aspects, Anorexia nervosa, Juvenile fiction, Orthodox Jews, Jewish teenagers, Teachers, Jewish students, Obesity

Description: Miri is a young teacher at Yeshiva Academy for Girls. She has trouble managing a home and her own 3 children plus her work life and student problems. Miri's friend Penina appears to have a perfect home and children. But Penina's daughter Risa is obsessed with her weight. Risa and Miri develop a relationship until Risa needs more than Miri can give.