Abraham Joshua Heschel: Man of Spirit, Man of Action [Paperback]

Or N. Rose (Author), Susannah Heschel (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2003 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

A Sydney Taylor Award Notable Book; Ages 9-12

Perhaps best known by most Americans for his headline-making participation in the 1965 Selma, Alabama demonstration alongside the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Heschel was also an extraordinary Jewish educator and the author of nearly two dozen books.

He inspired millions of Jews and non-Jews alike throughout the world with his writings and his campaigns for social causes.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 4-8. "In a free society, some are guilty, all are responsible." With amazing quotes from Heschel's own speeches and writings, this direct, very readable biography of the influential Jewish rabbi, educator, and civil rights activist moves from his strict Hasidic education through his escape from the Holocaust and his emigration to the U.S., before focusing on his inspiring role as religious leader, writer, teacher, and, especially, passionate supporter of the African American civil rights movement. The many photos include the famous picture of him marching with Martin Luther King. Unfortunately, no source notes are included, not even a bibliography of Heschel's own writings; and there's occasional fictionalization. But in accessible language, Rose celebrates a leader who connected his own experience with his scholarship, religion, and politics to show that "the evil of prejudice is indivisible." Hazel Rochman
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"Heschel''s journey of self-discovery, flight from the Nazis, and eventual leadership in the United States and around the world is told with breath-taking ease, simplicity, a touch of youthful familiarity, and a distinct sense of awe . . . [this] is a tiny, inspiring introduction to the man and his teachings."—Ottawa Jewish Bulletin

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society; 1 edition (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082760758X
• ISBN-13: 978-0827607583
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,406,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Jewish
  • #88 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Judaism

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for kids, January 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Abraham Joshua Heschel: Man of Spirit, Man of Action (Paperback)

I've always loved Heschel's writings and all that I knew of his life, but never thought any of it could be expressed in a form that kids could get. Or Rose did it!
When I heard about this book, I was excited by the possibility of my daughters learning about Heschel. I read the book through. I think it will be perfect for middle school kids. It doesn't assume any background.
A wonderful gift for your friends' children aged 9-13.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing a Hero to a New Generation, December 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Abraham Joshua Heschel: Man of Spirit, Man of Action (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book! Mr. Rose shares the incredible story of Abraham Joshua Heschel with grace and skill. This is an important addition to the small collection of literature for young readers on the lives of great religious and political figures in the United States.