A miracle of brevity, this is my god guides readers. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Herman wouk s introduction to modern orthodox judaism is a contemporary classic in jewish writing. Also the book inside, outside will complete wouks epic 5 book collection.
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. Herman wouk project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. A miracle of brevity, it guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity and wit of wouk. A miracle of brevity, this is my god guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity, and wit of wouks celebrated novels. 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. Forty years ago, in his modern classic this is my god, herman wouk stated the case for his religious beliefs and conduct. This is my god by herman wouk overdrive rakuten overdrive. The will to live on by herman wouk overdrive rakuten. The jewish way of life, a primer on the beliefs and practices of orthodox judaism. 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. Written with the same consummate style that graces his fiction, this is my god is one of the best. Valuable, wise, and quietly moving chicago tribune, this is my god is pulitzer prizewinning writer herman wouks famous introduction to judaism. That this jew should be herman wouk, successful novelist and playwright, insures his book a.
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This is my god ebook por herman wouk 9780316055529. Nov 15, 2008 the winds of war ebook written by herman wouk. This is my god the jewish way of life richland library. Bought for 25cents from the withdrawn section at the library. Herman wouk was an american author best known for historical fiction such as the caine mutiny 1951 which won the pulitzer prize. A major bestseller when first published, it has been translated into many languages and is now thoroughly revised and brought up to date. The author, who served in the united states navy and was a pulitzer prizewinning novelist, writes from a modern orthodox perspective. The lawgiver is an unadulterated delight, a compelling, oldfashioned story in sleek newfashioned clothes. 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. Herman wouk this is my god by herman wouk and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. A miracle of brevity, this is my god guides readers through the worlds oldest practicing religion w. Among the novels that wouk has written, the caine mutiny is one of the earliest. That this jew should be herman wouk, successful novelist and playwright, insures his book a reception if not an acceptance far beyond the barriers of the religious book field.
His aim in that work and in the will to live on has been to break through the crust. 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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Herman wouk project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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, a popular explanation of judaism from a modern orthodox perspective written for jewish and. This is my god book skokie public library bibliocommons. 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.
So begins the language god talks, herman wouk s gem on navigating the divide between science and religion. Along with dont stop the carnival, wouks funniest book, inside, outside is an easier read than most of the other topics he has tackled. This is my god by herman wouk little, brown and company. Thoughtful nonjews, who have felt the need and the want of a clarification of judaism, will find here. Written with the same consummate style that graces his. Sailor and fiddler book by herman wouk official publisher. 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.
The jewish way of life 1959 he reached a strikingly large readership. 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. 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. This is my god is herman wouks famous introduction to judaism completely updated and revised with a new chapter, israel at forty. 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. At 102, legendary author herman wouk has a new book out the. He received the first library of congress lifetime achievement. 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. Wouks first work of nonfiction was 1959s this is my god. Now the belief in god may turn out at the last trump to be a. The language god talks king county library system overdrive. Mar 31, 2017 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. 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.
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Herman wouk was born on may 27, 1915, in the bronx borough of new york city, the second of three children of esther and abraham wouk, both immigrants from belarus after graduating from the public townsend harris high school, wouk. His nonfiction books included this is my god, the language god. This is my god is herman wouks famous introduction to judaism compl. 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. The jewish way of life, he explored his own jewish faith and the nature of judaism itself. 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. In one rich, compact volume, wouk draws on stories from his life as well as on key events from the 20th century to address the eternal questions of why we are here, what purpose faith serves, and how scientific fact fits into the picture. Im going to palm springs tomorrow to confer about a moses film with guess who, herman wouk. Wouk s first work of nonfiction was 1959s this is my god. I gather that it has found its way into countless jewish homes. 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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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. Herman wouk is still alive and writing a book about gods language. 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. This is my god is herman wouk s famous introduction to judaism completely. Herman wouk, first edition abebooks passion for books.
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