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When Your Family Says No

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When Your Family Says No

By: Laya
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“A page turning story of love and betrayal, When Your Family Says No gives us a glimpse into what it is like to live in the secret world of religious orthodoxy where every movement and thought is controlled and governed. Laya Martinez’s voice is both tender and gripping. And, while her story has the power to break your heart, its greatest power lies in showing the reader that true grace and unconditional love arrive only when one has the strength to follow their own convictions. Don’t miss this memoir, it could change your life.”—Suzanne Kingsbury, critically acclaimed author of The Summer Fletcher Greel Loved Me

As early as she could remember, Laya Steinberg asked questions. She didn’t always ask them out loud or right away; instead, she observed the world around her and came to her own conclusions. It was this sharp intelligence and spirit that led her to her ultimate choice: breaking away from Jewish Orthodoxy to marry the love of her life.

Laya’s path was meant to be set in stone. She would be educated according to Orthodox tradition, accept the suitors her father chose for her, and promptly marry and have children as soon as possible. And then…everything changed when she met John. He, a non-Jewish man, would be the catalyst for a collision of worlds that would leave unforgettable scars in its wake.

When Your Family Says No is a tale of staggering loss, enduring love, and ultimately, reaching out with your own two hands to seize independence and freedom. This is a story for anyone who has ever dared to step out of line and defy expectations, reminding us that life can still be beautiful no matter how many unexpected turns it takes—if only we are brave enough to own our truth.

©2022 Laya Martinez (P)2025 Laya Martinez
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This book is thoughtfully written and thought-provoking. It is a testament to human strength and foibles.

The sacrifices we make in the name of religions

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I loved this book that I could not put down. It’s full of love with rich Romance. When Your Family Says No would be a great movie for all times.

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I been diving into docu-series and memories on religious cults and religious upbringing. so this was a great addition. I have the paper back but hearing it from the authors own words just adds a more personal touch. you're not just listening to someone saying what's on a page you're listening to it directly from the person who lived and expiereanced it. from the outside world her story might feel.mundance and not interesting but to me it shows cases one of my biggest problems with modern organized religion. the weaponizing of it to force obedience and fear into children and the young. stripping away all freedom and self discovery. stripping away choice and the right to.love and to live life of your own choosing. what's also very heartening is the story she tells of what women are force to endore. and how the men control everything. basic things like a woman period cycle and menstruation to losing their virginity are seen as unpure almost. or at least thats how I interpreted it. its a very heart warming story. obviously from a technical side the audio could have been done cleaner maybe processed better. but the story and nessege is so strong that any technical audio concerns I have dont matter I just turn the volume up alittle.

a captivating story about overcoming fear and pursuing a life of your own.

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