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This Is My God Paperback – April 15, 1992

by Herman Wouk (Author)

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"Valuable, wise, and quietly moving" (Chicago Tribune), This Is My God is Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Herman Wouk's famous introduction to Judaism.

A miracle of brevity, This Is My God guides readers through the world's oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity, and wit of Wouk's celebrated novels.

"Anyone who wants to know what orthodox Judaism means to an informed and intelligent orthodox Jew, who is at the same time thoroughly American in outlook and culture, will do well to study this work." --New York Times Book Review

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345 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Back Bay Books
Publication date

April 15, 1992
Dimensions

5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
ISBN-10

0316955140
ISBN-13

978-0316955140
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"This Is My God accomplishes its mission superbly. On its popular level nothing comparable exists. In Wouk, the liberal neo-orthodoxy has found an eloquent spokesperson before the American community."―Saturday Review

"A valuable book, written in humility, wise, quietly moving. It is enjoyably readable, because of the author's qualities of mind and the high, proved skills that he possesses in writing."

―Chicago Tribune

About the Author

Herman Wouk (born May 27, 1915) is an bestselling American author, with a number of notable novels to his credit, including The Caine Mutiny, The Winds of War, and War and Remembrance. He was born in New York City, into a Jewish family that had immigrated from Russia, and received an A.B. from Columbia University. He was first a radio scriptwriter, and worked with Fred Allen, then in 1941 worked for the US government on radio spots selling war bonds. Wouk then joined the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater, an experience he later characterized as educational; "I learned about machinery, I learned how men behaved under pressure, and I learned about Americans." His first ship was the USS Zane, then he was second-in-command on the Southard. He started his writing career onboard, working on a novel during his off-duty hours. He married Betty Sarah Brown in 1945, with whom he had three sons, became a fulltime writer in 1946, and published his debut novel, Aurora Dawn in 1947. In 1952, The Caine Mutiny received the Pulitzer Prize. In 1998, he received the Guardian of Zion Award.

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Publisher : Back Bay Books; Reprint edition (April 15, 1992)
Language : English
Paperback : 345 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316955140
ISBN-13 : 978-0316955140
Item Weight : 11.7 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #262,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #42 in Jewish Orthodox Movements
- #117 in Jewish Theology
- #167 in Jewish Life (Books)

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N. Weisman

If you read only one book on Judaism, read this one!

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016

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The chapter on Love and Marriage could have been written today! But, unbelievably, it was written more than a half-century ago. Though, Mr. Wouk, Rabbi Wouk was "only" in his forties when he wrote it, and in his 50's when he wrote the first addendum, and in his 70's when he wrote latest comments, his wisdom is like that of a Prophet - timeless and true!
With wit, humor and compassion, he opens the ancient the religion for all. He gives us his very personal take with broad understanding and respect for those who opinions and practices differ from his.
A treasure! The book, that is. And most of all, Mr. Wouk!
Shanah tovah, R. Wouk! A good, sweet year to all!

18 people found this helpful

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Just Thinking

Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019

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Written primarily for Jews who have lost their path or heritage, as a Christian, I found many insights into my own faith as well as a better understanding of the branches of Judaism, their holy books, world view, etc. I found it an honest and personal exploration into the whole of the Jewish faith. Excellent!

7 people found this helpful

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This is Very Readable

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019

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Maybe really orthodox people would find it light weight but I find it sincere and moving AND understandable. This Christian person has been wondering for a long time about Jewish religion and culture so I am glad to find this book.

7 people found this helpful

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LJP

Still a wonderful introduction to Judaism

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2015

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Still a wonderful introduction to Judaism. When I first read it ,over

fifty years ago, as a new college freshman , I had never met a Jew.

This book afforded me the way I first came to know something of

of this set of new people and, friends with some of them. I bought

this, again, for my daughter. Having it at hand, I have just re-read

it. Thank you Herman Wouk. The zionism may be dated, so much

has happened since then. But don't avoid or ignore that. It too is

a critical part of our history and, most certainly, helped shape present

conditions and events in our world.

18 people found this helpful

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Linden Langberg

Accidental 1st edition

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019

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Fantastic book, great author. I had borrowed the book and then decided I needed my own copy. Little did I know I was getting a first edition. Wonderful surprize. Hermon Wouk died this year, 2019, at 103 years old.

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Rene Gutierrez

Good read, good resource for information on Judaism

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017

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Humorous, insightful n helpful. Needed a book to review for an advanced religion class n this one certainly fit the bill! Actually got a B on my report cause Mr Wouk was so thorough in his explanation on what it is to be a Jew. Good read, good resource for information on Judaism.

11 people found this helpful

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Mayer J. Weiner

well written, well said

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016

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If you're looking for substance, clarity and wisdom, read this book. If you're looking for truth, this will help you sift through bias, propaganda and rhetoric. If you are looking for a nice cold soda pop, try 7-11.

14 people found this helpful

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Manuel Gwiazda

Judaism for everyone

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2003

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A formidable book, written for everyone, from the pious Chassidim who seems to know all about Judaism to the secular Wall Street Jewish Banker who is far from his faith but feels every now and then the sweet but stern internal calling of his demanding heritage

The best chapters,in my opinion, are related to the experiences related to the secular Jewish people when they got involved in the Jewish religious rituals at the synagogue or at home during childhood, "one feels like he is telling ones own experiences when he was a Jewish kid, so unexplained and uneasy situations at that time become hilarious

Generally speaking, Wouk, who is observant, tried to be very open avoiding dogma and intended to convey to the Jewish reader the precious value of his 4000 years heritage and a way to learn how to feel proud about it.

Wouk did not forget the non-Jewish reader either, he wrote this book with simple concepts and language so anyone interested about Judaism can get a good basic introduction through these pages

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rachel williams

very pleased overall.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2017

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Product as described, speedy delivery, very pleased overall.

Ramzan Adatia

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2017

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Excellent book describing Jewish belief .

Norm

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2014

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A great book, a thoughtful look at the Jewish faith.

Geoffrey Gilbert

Telling it as it is.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2014

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This is the definitive book for Jews and non Jews. It tells you everything you need to know as a "layman".
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Mrs Tamara Brill

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2015

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A superb book that should be read by Jews and non-Jews alike

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