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carmelreads19 's review for:
The Chosen
by Chaim Potok
I read this as a teen and remember it fondly, so it was a nice re-visit for bookclub this month. I don't think most of us are placed on a path by family expectations as occured when this book was written, thankfully so. Where the fact that Danny was expected to become a rabbi for his people was upsetting to me as a young person - I found myself looking more at the fathers and their rolls in the boys lives this read through. Yes, I expected my perspective to change but it's funny to realize when it does. This is a wonderful book that teaches history, some religion and tolerance in a warm hearted and loving way. I wish everyone could have a special friend who accepts you while challenging you as you begin your journey to becoming what you will be.