On Division

Set in Brooklyn’s insular Chasidic community, Goldie Goldbloom’s On Division follows Surie Eckstein, a woman approaching her milestone of becoming a great-grandmother, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes pregnant at age 57. Exploring themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, the novel offers a poignant, morally insightful look into one woman's personal awakening and the intricate dynamics of her close-knit community. Through Surie’s story, the book examines the balance between individual choice and collective tradition in a richly detailed setting.