In 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 ...
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In 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.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. Book club edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. SPINE LEAN. CLEAN COVER AND CONTENT PAGES. New protective mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Stated First Edition, first printing with no additional printings noted, in very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp with a tiny bit of tanning at the edges, but no bent corners. Boards are solid with a little rubbing, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has some wear, with nicks and small tears at the edges. The dust jacket is also price-clipped. Previous owner's name written on the title page, and the letter H is stamped on FFEP. Attractive book with some signs of use, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
i usually do not feel sequels are any good...but this book was awesome and a must read after one reads THE CHOSEN...i wanted him to keep going because i got so into the characters lives...one of those books i couldn't put down...def kept me from watching tv as i would pick up this book instead...read THE CHOSEN then read THE PROMISE...peace
