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Title: The orthodoxies of Chaim Potok.
Author: George Jochnowitz
Publication: Midstream (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Theodor Herzl Foundation
Volume: 50Issue: 6Page: 24(2)

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Disappointed
This product was advertised as new and while I don't doubt that it was, it was not in mint condition. The cover was shabby and the pages were slightly yellowed at the edges. It was bought as a gift. I wonder whether I should have just bought a second hand copy and saved some money! ... Read more

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I was informed immediately by the vendor of the expected arrival time.While I was a little impatient for want of going on to the next Chaim Potok book (I read all my authors from first book written to last,) it did arrive within the time frame given, and the book was in the promised condition.I would certainly shop here again. ... Read more

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My Name Is Asher Lev-a modern day story of 'to thine own self be true"
This is a poignant story of following your dreams at any cost written by the late Judaic author Chaim Potok.

Potok takes us into the other world-like realm of the Chassidic environs of New York where we come upon a brilliant Chassdic yeshiva student named Asher Lev studying the Talmud and other writings.

He has a very promising career once ordained. Asher comes from a long of Chassidic rabbis who can trace their roots to the Baal-Shem Tov, the 17th Century Polish Jewish Mystic and Founder of Chassidism. And he is next in line to care on his family's long rabbinic lineage.

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If you want to know how the story goes, you'll have to read it for yourself. I highly recommend this book which left an indelible impression on me over thirty years ago. If you are struggling with fulfilling your dreams, this Potok book will surely help you continue on your journey."




My Name is Asher Lev

A Cultural Classic
this novel is a classic. the words are beautiful and well chosen. great story that takes its time to develop. gives insight into ladover hasidic jewish culture. a powerful ending. a very good read

Coming of age tale that made me the person I am today....
I began reading this book on my last year of high school, and wasn't able to finish in time before the end of the year.(It is quite a long book.) The librarian felt I needed to finish the story and she supplied me with my own copy.I still cherish it because it's not only important to me because she gave it to me and she was influential to me, but because the story of Asher Lev is a tale that so many can relate to.

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First Edition assumed. SIMON AND SCHUSTER, NY 1967. There are few stories that offer more warmth, wisdom, or generosity than this tale of two boys, their fathers, their friendship, and the chaotic times in which they live. The book on the surface explores religious faith, the intellectually committed, and the passionately observant. The struggles addressed in The Chosen are familiar to families of all faiths and in all nations throughout the world. THIS IS THE AUTHORS FIRST BOOK! ... Read more