The Letter by Jerry Yellin confronts that quality in a novel in
which two men are destined for conflict from their first meeting at
age 13, continuing as one accepts his personal vision of a peaceful
and inclusive God to become a rabbi while the other pursues a life
of political and personal conquest that seems at first to be
impossible to reconcile with his Protestant Christian faith.
Religion is a comfort, if not a beacon, for Yellin's rabbi, Mark
Davidson; it is a tool rather than a philosophy for Adam Flowers, a
shallow politician and American Talibaptist.
"As a WWII fighter pilot Jerry Yellin knows a few things about
threats to humanity, and this nation. In The Letter he uses his
considerable insight to strike a major blow against religious
bigotry, hatred, and intolerance. If you are not concerned about
the invasion of American politics by religious extremists, you will
be when you finish this intriguing novel. I love the book "
"-- Troy Evans"
Author Jerry Yellin was a WW 2 fighter pilot from Hillside, NJ. He
flew P-51's over Japan from Iwo Jima. Married to Helene for 60
years, they have four sons and six grandchildren, three in America
and three born and raised in Japan. Jerry is the author of the
award winning historical fiction book The Blackened Canteen and his
memoir Of War and Weddings.
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"The hint of violence is always on the back burner, and kept me
turning the page. My favorite line in the book: "This is where
grown men come to cry." A deep compelling story that will keep you
awake at night, wondering about the future of this planet, the
human family and where we came from. I highly recommend this book.
Five stars "
-- "Kathleen Rogers, MWSA Reviewer "
"In his novel The Letter, Jerry Yellin tells the story of an
American family divided by religion and politics, love and hate,
old and new. By exposing the ramifications of one-way thinking he
makes the case for religious tolerance in a personal and convincing
way. A consummate storyteller, Jerry keeps us turning the pages
through myriad plot twists and masterful plotting. A must read for
everyone."
-- "Linda Egenes, author of Visits with the Amish: Impressions of
the Plain Life"
"Most human beings have the bad habit of defining themselves by
nationality, religion, or both-divisions which can lead to violent
disagreements and, ultimately, death. In The Letter a powerful U.S.
Senator who considers himself a Christian fundamentalist learns,
after reading The Letter, that his bloodline is quite
different-that he may, in fact, be just what he hates. Highly
recommended for those who believe in the ultimate brotherhood of
man, and for those who seek to exorcise their own demons."
-- "Neal Stannard: Author of Now and Then, the Movies Get it
Right"
"The playing field that is Mark Davidson's life is be-sodded when
he receives a letter from an attorney that reveals that his boyhood
adversary who has grown up to become a hawkish politician is indeed
his half-brother. His enemy has become his family. Does he have a
duty to his brother? Does he have a duty to those who are the
victims of his brother's brutal hatreds? The Letter is the novel
you would expect when both religion and brotherhood engage in full
combat for peace and for primacy, and yet, both must find a way to
survive."
A rare find with real-life messages.
-- "Jack Woodville London, Author of French Letters"
General
Imprint: |
Totalrecall Publications
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2011 |
First published: |
2011 |
Authors: |
Jerry Yellin
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
248 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59095-734-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
|
LSN: |
1-59095-734-2 |
Barcode: |
9781590957349 |
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