The Promise by Chaim Potok
By Chaim PotokIn 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. Published By Anchor on 2005-11-08
Book details
- Hardcover
- 386 pages
- English
- 9781400095414
- 1400095417
About Chaim Potok
herman harold potok, or chaim tzvi, was born in buffalo, new york, to polish immigrants. he received an orthodox jewish education. after reading evelyn wau Read More about Chaim Potok
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