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Beyond Sarah and Sam: An Enlightened Guide to Jewish Baby Naming Author: Linda Rosenkrantz, Pamela Redmond Satran $14.34 |
Beyond Sarah and Sam: An Enlightened Guide to Jewish Baby Naming |
Editorial Review:
From the authors of Beyond Jennifer & Jason, "the best baby-naming book ever written" (The News Journal), here is a book to help you find a name for your baby that reflects your Jewish heritage and suits your personal style:
Beyond Sarah & Sam: An Enlightened Guide to Jewish Baby Naming
You want to name your baby after your grandfather Moishe, but it seems as if all the "good" M names-those that appeal to both the Jewish person and the modern parent in you-have been overused. Or you want to give your child a biblical name, but every time you open the Old Testament the only names you see are the usual Sarahs and Adams or the beyond-the-pale Jezebels and Jobabs.
Here, at last, is a comprehensive guide to names that can work for a Jewish baby in America today-from the traditional to the trendy, from the well-worn to the unheard-of, and everything in between. With the insight and panache that have made them the reigning experts on baby names, the authors explore:
Bubba and Zayde Names-Jewish names of yesteryear that are ripe for a comeback, and those in "Lauderdale Limbo" whose fate is undetermined
The Good Book of Names-how to go beyond Sarah and Samuel and Rachel and David, and why not to name your son Cain!
Haifa-Nated Names-Hebrew names that may be popular in modern Israel but are sure to make your little one stand out in America
Plus an explanation of the complex Jewish naming traditions, a list of Jewish celebrities and their real names, and much, much more...
The authors' first baby name book revolutionized the field.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.0 / 5.0 
Asenath - NOT!: 
As an Israeli and a "name freak", I found the authors' editorializing approach nearly offensive. Who are they to decree whether a name is a "girls' name" or a "boys' name", or "in" or "uncool"? These "facts" change about yearly.
In addition, their knowledge of Hebrew is spotty at best, which can be dangerous. For instance, they tell you that Asenath is a Biblical name, but do they tell readers that in Hebrew it's pronounced "oh-SNOT"? I found other similar but no less annoying misinformation as well. I...more info
Cute, Clever and Creative: 
I found the unique listing and advice very helpful. When trying to find names it is easy to find a list wth the meanings, what is difficult is to find creative ways to use that "First Letter" or to find a middle name to work well with the other name. At least There were advisories to those thousands who named their daughters after comets and chees . (Haley Brie!)
What a waste!:
There was almost nothing usefull. The collection of names is very small and the names were either completely off, or something I already know. At the same time, I am aware of many Jewish names which were not included. The book does not explain the meaning of the names either! The only more or less interesting few pages were on Jewish naming tradition. About 25% of 114 pages are filled with quotes - what a waste of paper. If I wrote a book like that, I would be ashamed to release it!
waste of $:
My husband and I did not find this book helpful at all. The list it has..ugh...would you really name your child HARPO??? My husband is Israeli and I am American and we were looking fr a baby naming book that would help...this was not it...the names listed are names you yourself know and do not need a book..ie David, Jonathon, Avi.....
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