His aim in that work and in the will to live on has been to break through the crust. Bought for 25cents from the withdrawn section at the library. Tattis never read a novel in his life, and never will, but he did read a god book wouk wrote back in the 50si remember that because i got it for him from the library, though i needed another card after he tore up my first two. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is my god the jewish way of life richland library. Herman wouk s introduction to modern orthodox judaism is a contemporary classic in jewish writing. This is my god by herman wouk little, brown and company. Herman wouk books list of books by author herman wouk. A masterpiece of historical fictionthe great novel of americas greatest generation herman wouk s sweeping epic of world war ii, which begins with the winds of war and continues in war and remembrance, stands as the crowning achievement of one of americas most celebrated storytellers. Now the belief in god may turn out at the last trump to be a. In the 1960s he authored youngblood hawke 1962, a drama about the rise and fall of a young writer modeled on the life of thomas wolfe, and dont stop the carnival 1965, a comedy about escaping midlife crisis by moving to the caribbean loosely based on wouks own experience. Herman wouk believes that the body weakens, but the words never. God and millions of other books are available for instant access. Wouks spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events, as well.
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Wouks first work of nonfiction was 1959s this is my god. Jul 22, 2019 this is my god is herman wouk s famous introduction to judaism completely updated and revised with a new chapter, israel at forty. A major bestseller when first published, it has been translated into many languages and is now thoroughly revised and brought up to date. This is my god is herman wouks famous introduction to judaism compl. Herman wouk project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Religious people tend to encounter, among those who are not, a cemented certainty that belief in god is a crutch for the weak and the fearful. Thoughtful nonjews, who have felt the need and the want of a clarification of judaism, will find here.
A miracle of brevity, this is my god guides readers. This is my god by herman wouk overdrive rakuten overdrive. City boy by herman wouk is a humourous and sometimes emotional story of a kid from the citys life on the street, in school, in the country. A sparkling memoir of a welllived life of literature, fame, and love booklist by one of americas most beloved authors, as he looks back over his 100 years. Written with the same consummate style that graces his. The glory another herman wouk 5 star book and proudly added to our family library. The author, who served in the united states navy and was a pulitzer prizewinning novelist, writes from a modern orthodox perspective. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Reflections of a 100yearold author ebook written by herman wouk. A miracle of brevity, it guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity and wit of wouks celebrated novels. Historians, novelists, publishers, and critics who gathered at the library of. This is my god is a nonfiction book by herman wouk, first published in 1959. May 27, 1915 may 17, 2019 was an american author best known for historical fiction such as the caine mutiny 1951 which won the pulitzer prize.
Valuable, wise, and quietly moving chicago tribune, this is my god is pulitzer prizewinning writer herman wouks famous introduction to judaism. The jewish way of life, a primer on the beliefs and practices of orthodox judaism. He received the first library of congress lifetime achievement. Herman wouk is the author of such classics as the caine mutiny 1951, marjorie morningstar 1955, youngblood hawke 1961, dont stop the carnival 1965, the winds of war 1971, war and. Also the book inside, outside will complete wouks epic 5 book collection. A miracle of brevity, it guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity and wit of wouk s celebrated novels. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading this is my god. At 102, legendary author herman wouk has a new book out the. Forty years ago, in his modern classic this is my god, herman wouk stated the case for his religious beliefs and conduct. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take. Because of wouk s literary fame, this is my god became for its original publisher doubleday a surprising bestseller and in the past sixty years has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. A miracle of brevity, this is my god guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity, and wit of wouk s celebrated novels. The jewish way of life, he explored his own jewish faith and the nature of judaism itself. Herman wouk is the author of such classics as the caine mutiny 1951, marjorie morningstar 1955, youngblood hawke 1961, dont stop the carnival.
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Herman wouk at his home in palm springs, california, 2012. Recognised throughout the world as the best single work for those who want to understand judaism, herman wouk s this is my god remains unique in the field. I gather that it has found its way into countless jewish homes. Wouk s first work of nonfiction was 1959s this is my god. A miracle of brevity, this is my god guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion w. Along with dont stop the carnival, wouks funniest book, inside, outside is an easier read than most of the other topics he has tackled. More kindle book deals kindle singles newsstand manage content and devices advanced search kindle store. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sailor and fiddler. A miracle of brevity, this is my god guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity, and wit of wouk. Herman wouk offers an explanation of orthodox judaism for the nonscholar, discussing the survival of the jews, the faith, the sabbath.
The guardian of zion award was given to herman wouk in the year 1998 and he is still alive and lives in the state of california. The jewish way of life 1959 he reached a strikingly large readership. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In this remarkable memoir full of adventure, wit, color, and detail jewish journal, herman wouk finally reflects on the life experiences that inspired his most enduring novels. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Herman wouk is currently considered a single author. His other major works include the winds of war and war and remembrance, historical novels about world war ii, and nonfiction such as this is my god. Author of the caine mutiny, the winds of war, this is my god, the caine mutiny courtmartial, war and remembrance, marjorie morningstar, dont stop the carnival, the city boy herman wouk open library. The will to live on by herman wouk overdrive rakuten. Written with the same consummate style that graces his fiction, this is my god is one of the best introductions to judaism there is. Herman wouk is still alive and writing a book about gods language.
Herman wouk has 73 books on goodreads with 2640 ratings. That this jew should be herman wouk, successful novelist and playwright, insures his book a. Author of the caine mutiny, the winds of war, this is my god, war and remembrance, the caine mutiny courtmartial, marjorie morningstar, dont stop the carnival, the city boy herman wouk open library. Offers an explanation of orthodox judaism for the nonscholar, discussing the survival of the jews, the faith, the sabbath, festivals, holy. This is my god is herman wouk s famous introduction to judaism completely updated and revised with a new chapter, israel at forty. The language god talks king county library system overdrive. Herman wouk is the author of such classics as the caine mutiny 1951, marjorie morningstar 1955, youngblood hawke 1961, dont stop the carnival 1965, the winds of war 1971, war and remembrance 1978, and inside, outside 1985. Herman wouk project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. His other works include the highly acclaimed the winds of war and war and remembrance, historical novels about world war ii, and nonfiction such as this is my god.
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