The Chosen: A Novel
In a passionate, energetic narrative, The Promise brilliantly dramatizes what it is to master and use knowledge to make one€s own way in the world.
Reuven Malter lives in Brooklyn, he€s in love, and he€s studying to be a rabbi. He also keeps challenging the strict interpretations of his teachers, and if he keeps it up, his dream of becoming a rabbi may die.
One day, worried about a disturbed, unhappy boy named Michael, Reuven takes him sailing and cloud-watching. Reuven also introduces him to an old friend, Danny Saunders€"now a psychologist with a growing reputation. Reconnected by their shared concern for Michael, Reuven and Danny each learns what it is to take on life€"whether sacred truths or a troubled child€"according to his own lights, not just established authority.
Country | USA |
Brand | Anchor Books |
Manufacturer | Anchor |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 9781400095414 |
Color | Black |
ReleaseDate | 2005-11-08 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9781400095414 |