Good Girls Go to Hell

Good Girls Go to Hell is a powerful coming-of-age graphic memoir that depicts the reality of growing up in a region split by religious tensions and violent conflict. It follows the life of Tohar Sherman-Friedman, the youngest of seven children in a conservative Jewish family, as she navigates high expectations for school performance and religious adherence at home and tense conflict in the world outside. Through sincere and detailed panel-style drawing, she relates what it's like to be on a journey that ultimately takes her far from how she was taught to think and what she was expected to believe.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2023
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press

Good Girls Go to Hell is a powerful and poignant coming-of-age graphic memoir set in the West Bank, depicting the reality of growing up in a region split by religious tensions and sometimes violent conflict. Written by Tohar Sherman-Friedman, the book explores the life of the youngest of seven children in a conservative Jewish family, navigating a life filled with high expectations for school performance and religious adherence at home, as well as tense conflict in the world outside. Through sincere and detailed panel-style drawings, Tohar recounts her experience as she journeys far from the way she was taught to think and the beliefs she was expected to hold.

Growing up in the West Bank, Tohar faced a unique set of challenges and experiences that shaped her perspective on the world. She grew up in a conservative Jewish family, where religious tensions and sometimes violent conflict were a daily reality. Despite the challenges, Tohar's life was an inspiring story of conflicting convictions, rebellion, and personal growth.

One of the most significant aspects of Good Girls Go to Hell is Tohar's ability to convey her experiences with utter sincerity and through detailed panel-style drawings. The drawings add a layer of depth and emotion to the book, allowing readers to connect with Tohar's journey on a personal level.

Through her story, Tohar explores a range of themes, including political protests, personal struggles with school, body image, and relationships with family and friends. She shares her experiences as the youngest of seven children in a conservative Jewish family, navigating a life filled with high expectations for school performance and religious adherence at home. At the same time, she also confronts the tense conflict in the world outside, witnessing the impact of political instability and violence on her community.

One of the most powerful aspects of Good Girls Go to Hell is Tohar's ability to challenge the way she was taught to think and the beliefs she was expected to hold. She questions the traditional gender roles and expectations that were imposed on her and her sisters, and she challenges the notion that religious beliefs should be used to justify violence and oppression. Through her journey, Tohar learns to embrace her own beliefs and to stand up for what is right, even in the face of opposition.

Good Girls Go to Hell is a powerful and poignant coming-of-age graphic memoir that offers a unique perspective on the reality of growing up in a region split by religious tensions and sometimes violent conflict. Through the sincere and detailed drawings of Tohar Sherman-Friedman, the book explores the challenges and experiences of growing up in a conservative Jewish family and the journey of personal growth and rebellion that leads to a more inclusive and understanding world.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 201 x 263 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781637790601