Joy Comes in the Morning

Set in Manhattan, "Joy Comes in the Morning" explores the lives of characters grappling with love, faith, doubt, and the search for meaning amid modern chaos. Centered around Deborah Green, a passionate rabbi navigating her own uncertainties, the story unfolds through her interactions with Henry Friedman, a man haunted by past trauma and loss. With a richly drawn cast including Henry’s wife, son, and Neal, the novel weaves a poignant narrative that combines the grandeur of a 19th-century novel with a contemporary sensibility.