We appealed, and got that overturned! As a writer, I believe that you have to consider the context of the word, and realize it’s being used here in a fun, affectionate way.Īs a Jewish author, were you inspired to write about a Jewish issue? We actually applied for a trademark, and at first, the government turned us down, saying the word was salacious and offensive.
Most people have had a sense of humor about it, but some think that word has a negative connotation and shouldn’t be used. What has been the most interesting response to Goy Crazy?Īctually, the only thing that has been controversial has been the use of the word “Goy” (which simply means Gentile, or not Jewish) in the title. Unfortunately, what I tell teens who ask what I believe is that there is no easy answer – this is a struggle between wanting to see your faith perpetuated, and wanting to make the best decision for your own life, and it will be up to you to someday make that choice. I do think this is a powerfully important issue, and one that is affecting a lot of people today from all backgrounds. Yes, but unfortunately, not controversial enough to, say, land me on the front page of the New York Times! As a novelist, I tried to be pretty clear that I really wasn’t advocating for or against interfaith dating, just telling one girl’s story, and I think most readers got that.
But what I love is that this is a universal story many teens can relate to – dating someone your parents don’t approve of, for whatever reason.ĭid you consider this a controversial topic? The great irony is, in my own life, I somehow did end up marrying the nice Jewish boy of my parents’ dreams. And a lot of my friends and family members did end up in interfaith relationships. Like Rachel, I had parents who weren’t too happy at my talent for dating non-Jewish boys in high school. Why were you drawn to write about this topic?īig surprise: like many first-time novelists, Goy Crazy really mirrors my own life story. Your book, GOY CRAZY, deals with the issues of interfaith dating. I was excited to have the opportunity to interview Melissa, and to share the story behind her story. Teens and adults are falling in love with Rachel in this warm and funny debut novel. In the book, Rachel Lowenstein tests her own beliefs and the traditions of her family. Her first book, GOY CRAZY (Hyperion, 2006), is a thought-provoking young adult novel that explores a delicate topic for many families – interfaith dating. Melissa Schorr began her writing career as a journalist.
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