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Ruth Tenzer Feldman has mastered the art of connecting different time periods. In Blue Thread, Ruth intertwines events from Oregon’s women’s suffrage movement with the daughters of Zelophehad’s struggle for women’s rights during biblical times. In her companion book, The Ninth Day, the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s is connected with 11th century Paris. In both books, the main characters (Miriam Josefsohn in Blue Thread and Hope Friis in The Ninth Day) are able to move back and forth through time by using a magical prayer shawl. One can be read without the other. I recommend both books.

The prayer shawl has a unique blue thread that originated from the biblical Tribe of Levi. The thread has a special power that can carry a messenger across the olam (the universe). Since Miryam the biblical prophetess, did not have any children, she passed a thread onto Tirzah’s daughter, Miryam. Miriam Josefsohn traveled back to that point in time. Another thread miraculously survived until the Middle Ages and was embroidered into a prayer shawl by Rashi’s daughter.

Most striking is the message that Ruth brings to her audience. She illustrates how women can use their voices and their deeds to make a difference. Sometimes the choices that the young women make run counter to public opinion. These risky endeavors are oftentimes filled with uncertain outcomes.. While Serakh is trying to calm Miriam after their first time travel, she says “… But where you are or when you are is not of great importance. They form only a tiny dot in the olam, a spark in the universe. What matters most is who you are.” (Page 67)

Tidbits of history are sprinkled throughout. Readers learn about basic trends and ideas associated with the time periods. This historical information adds credence to the setting while also enriching the readers understanding of history. Jewish culture and historical events are an added bonus that may or may not appeal to a secular audience. Ruth provides an Author’s Note that spells out where the line is drawn between fiction and non-fiction and also explains some Jewish terms.

Both of Ruth's books are creative and engaging. Multiple twists and turns keep the reader engaged throughout. Ruth patiently introduces and develops the characters. The dialogue is relaxed and credible. Miriam and Hope’s relationships with others highlight their personalities. Through these interactions, the reader is able to see the girls’ strengths and weaknesses. By the end of the book, readers feel like they are walking hand-in-hand with the characters and joining them as they move through the olam. I am looking forward to future treks through the olam.


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Blue Thread The Blue Thread Saga Ruth Tenzer Feldman 9781932010411 Books Reviews

A Brief Synopsis

Miriam is sixteen years old and living in Portland during the time of the Oregon campaign for women’s right to vote. One day she runs into a mysterious girl in ill-fitting clothes that smell strangely of goats who asks her about her blue thread. Miriam soon discovers she comes from a long line of time travelers and it is her birthright to use the blue thread to go back and help the Daughters of Zelophehad earn the right to their inheritance.

Review

I had the great pleasure of meeting Ruth during a course I took PSU. I finally had the chance to pick up Blue Thread, and though this is not normally a genre I am interested in, I found myself immediately immersed in Miriam’s story. Ruth weaves together historical fiction with fantasy to create a lush, beautiful story that teaches as it entertains. As an Oregonian, I took particular interest in her portrayal of Portland during the women’s suffrage movement. The amount of research and time she spent on Blue Thread is apparent. I can’t wait to pick up the next book in the series, The Ninth Day. Miriam is spirited, spunky, and smart—much like Ruth herself. Absolutely delightful book, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and hybrids of historical fiction and fantasy.
My book club read it. We would recommend it for teen girls....not older adults like we are.
Nice characters, but silly premise (I don't like magical realism, so perhaps I should have known). End screams "Give me another book contract!" Bubble gum if you don't have something good waiting.
Great book. Great writer. Highly recommend.
I liked the historical setting and the topic, but wasn't really drawn into this fantasy novel about suffrage. The main character ( a young adult) is spirited back into the time of Moses on more than one occasion. Maybe a young adult interested in suffrage might find this a bit more compelling.
I would say that this book is aimed at teens, however it is an engaging story reminding me of Gore Vidal's use of fictional characters in historic circumstances. I ordered the book as its launch in Portland was held in the home the author imagined as the heroine's family home, and I was researching that house's history. It's wonderfully imaginative and gives a fascinating picture of two historic events separated by millennia.
There are currently three books in this series; this one takes place first. I read it while staying at the Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland and it was wonderful to take a walking tour of the places mentioned in the book. The storyline was believable and the characters well-developed. It's about a teen aged girl learning about the mysterious family heirloom prayer shawl she is given by her uncle. Time travel, semantics, and a little bible history are all woven into this great story.
Ruth Tenzer Feldman has mastered the art of connecting different time periods. In Blue Thread, Ruth intertwines events from Oregon’s women’s suffrage movement with the daughters of Zelophehad’s struggle for women’s rights during biblical times. In her companion book, The Ninth Day, the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s is connected with 11th century Paris. In both books, the main characters (Miriam Josefsohn in Blue Thread and Hope Friis in The Ninth Day) are able to move back and forth through time by using a magical prayer shawl. One can be read without the other. I recommend both books.

The prayer shawl has a unique blue thread that originated from the biblical Tribe of Levi. The thread has a special power that can carry a messenger across the olam (the universe). Since Miryam the biblical prophetess, did not have any children, she passed a thread onto Tirzah’s daughter, Miryam. Miriam Josefsohn traveled back to that point in time. Another thread miraculously survived until the Middle Ages and was embroidered into a prayer shawl by Rashi’s daughter.

Most striking is the message that Ruth brings to her audience. She illustrates how women can use their voices and their deeds to make a difference. Sometimes the choices that the young women make run counter to public opinion. These risky endeavors are oftentimes filled with uncertain outcomes.. While Serakh is trying to calm Miriam after their first time travel, she says “… But where you are or when you are is not of great importance. They form only a tiny dot in the olam, a spark in the universe. What matters most is who you are.” (Page 67)

Tidbits of history are sprinkled throughout. Readers learn about basic trends and ideas associated with the time periods. This historical information adds credence to the setting while also enriching the readers understanding of history. Jewish culture and historical events are an added bonus that may or may not appeal to a secular audience. Ruth provides an Author’s Note that spells out where the line is drawn between fiction and non-fiction and also explains some Jewish terms.

Both of Ruth's books are creative and engaging. Multiple twists and turns keep the reader engaged throughout. Ruth patiently introduces and develops the characters. The dialogue is relaxed and credible. Miriam and Hope’s relationships with others highlight their personalities. Through these interactions, the reader is able to see the girls’ strengths and weaknesses. By the end of the book, readers feel like they are walking hand-in-hand with the characters and joining them as they move through the olam. I am looking forward to future treks through the olam.