When American-born Jennifer falls in love with French-born Philippe during the first intifada in Israel, she understands their relationship isn't perfect. Both 23, both Jewish, they lead very different lives: she's a secular tourist, he's an observant immigrant. Despite their opposing outlooks on two fundamental issues - country and religion - they are determined to make it work. For the next 20 years, they root and uproot their growing family, each longing for a singular place to call home.,from the back cover