SOMETHING DISGUISED AS LOVE

“Galia Oz's book is a focused, clear, in-depth, well-formulated indictment which inspires simultaneous respect and terror, against the parents who abused her, and against abusive parents in general. Not a single note of it rings false.” —Yaron Fried, Ma'ariv “Galia Oz throws a painful punch at the world, breaking through the page, ripping apart literary writing, leaving the space bare of words, vulnerable and exposed.” —Tamar Lazar, Haoketz current affairs website “Something Disguised as Love is an important book in two ways. It addresses those who are suffering and honors their pain, encouraging victims to trust their gut. And it is an extraordinary example in Israeli culture of saying ‘no.' It resists abuse of power, any power.” —Yoni Livneh, Yediot Aharonot “The right to tell The Story is no longer reserved for writers of a certain gender or a certain generation. The fact that Amos Oz's daughter is telling her story rather than his is a defining moment not only in her own life, but in the whole of Israeli culture.” —Orna Coussin, author and cultural critic “This book is so vulnerable, open, heartrending, and painfully honest that it cannot be summarized here. But it mostly isn't a book about violence against children. It's a book about tyranny, silencing, being misled to believe one might be imagining things to the point of utter loss of confidence. The fear of standing one's ground against a strong, dominant father. Something Disguised as Love is a call to listen rather than respond with cynicism It is succinctly written, uncomplicatedly worded, and resists excessive sophistication, as if in intentional opposition to Oz's father's stylized, flowery, ingratiating language.” —Haim Levinson, Haaretz “When we remain quiet in the face of violence against ourselves or our children, we endanger future generations, too. Tell the truth so that you and society no longer live a lie. Tell the truth in real time to save society before disaster strikes. Be a Galia.” —Moriya Kor, Israel Today “And I'd like to say one more thing, about the question of timing, which is the source of many attacks against victims. To those who would rather not hear it, there will never be an appropriate time. ‘Why did you reveal the truth before he died (thus sabotaging his nomination for a prize or public office)?' ‘Why did you reveal the truth after he died (and can no longer defend himself)?' The question ‘Why now?' is not a legitimate one to ask a victim who chooses to share their story. No particular ‘now' will suit every defender or disparager, ever. The answer is simple: no one asked us when it would be a convenient time to hurt us. We're not about to ask you when to talk about it.” —Dr. Naama Carmi, Reading and Writing