The Chosen

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By Chaim Potok

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The Chosen by Chaim Potok is set in 1940s Brooklyn and follows the friendship between two Jewish boys, Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders. Despite coming from very different backgrounds—one being Orthodox and the other Hasidic—they overcome initial hostilities to form a deep bond. Through their friendship, the novel explores themes of faith, identity, and the challenges of growing up.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate coming-of-age stories that delve into the intricacies of friendship, family dynamics, and cultural identity. Set in post-World War II Brooklyn, it offers a thought-provoking exploration of father-son relationships and the challenges of growing up in a traditional Jewish community.

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The Chosen is a coming-of-age classic about two Jewish boys growing up in Brooklyn in the 1940s. This "profound and universal" (The Wall Street Journal) story of faith, family, tradition, and assimilation remains deeply pertinent today.

"Works of this calibre should be occasion for singing in the streets and shouting from the rooftops." --Chicago Tribune

It's the spring of 1944, and fifteen-year-olds Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders have lived five blocks apart all their lives. But they've never met, not until the day an accident at a softball game sparks an unlikely friendship. Soon these two boys—one expected to become a Hasidic rebbe, the other at ease with secular America—are drawn into one another's worlds despite a father's strong opposition.

Set against the backdrop of World War II and the creation of the state of Israel, The Chosen is a poignant novel about transformation and tradition, growing up and growing wise, and finding yourself—even if it might mean disappointing those you love.

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The Chosen by Chaim Potok is well-regarded for its deep exploration of friendship, identity, and cultural heritage. It eloquently portrays the challenges of growing up in a Jewish environment with rich character development and a gripping narrative. Praised for its emotional depth, the story delves into themes of faith, tradition, and personal growth, making it a thought-provoking read for young audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501142468

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2022

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 272

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Chaim Potok Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Chaim Potok was born in New York City in 1929. He is the author of nine novels, including The Chosen (1967), The Promise (1969), and My Name is Asher Lev (1972), as well as five plays, three children's books, and three works of nonfiction. An ordained rabbi, he served as an army chaplain in Korea and received his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He died in 2002.

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