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The Chosen
by Chaim Potok
"It is hard for a free fish to understand what is happening to a hooked one."
And so begins The Chosen, with a passage from Karl Menninger that speaks volumes. Potok writes about an unlikely friendship between two boys on the brink of adulthood. Through their extreme differences they find compassion and respect. But The Chosen is as much about their relationships with their fathers as well, and the lessons taught to lead them into adulthood.
I was instantly drawn to Potok's simple but passionate and curious language as Reuven grew up to become an aware and compassionate adult alongside Danny. But I have to say, it was the portrayal of love that really got me. I feel like I'm being constantly bombarded with action packed blockbusters and insane gritty dramas on television--- Which I do actually like to an extent... but it's a book like this that makes me feel, and proud to be, human.
I may have to come back to this review, I'm getting ready to leave for a trip. But this book comes with my high recommendation!
And so begins The Chosen, with a passage from Karl Menninger that speaks volumes. Potok writes about an unlikely friendship between two boys on the brink of adulthood. Through their extreme differences they find compassion and respect. But The Chosen is as much about their relationships with their fathers as well, and the lessons taught to lead them into adulthood.
I was instantly drawn to Potok's simple but passionate and curious language as Reuven grew up to become an aware and compassionate adult alongside Danny. But I have to say, it was the portrayal of love that really got me. I feel like I'm being constantly bombarded with action packed blockbusters and insane gritty dramas on television--- Which I do actually like to an extent... but it's a book like this that makes me feel, and proud to be, human.
I may have to come back to this review, I'm getting ready to leave for a trip. But this book comes with my high recommendation!