Foreskin's Lament - A Memoir (Paperback)

A "New York Times" Notable Book, and a achaotic, laugh riota("San Francisco Chronicle") of a memoira first time in trade paperback.
Shalom Auslander was raised with a terrified respect for God. Even as he grew up and was estranged from his community, his religion and its traditions, he could not find the path to a life where he didnat struggle daily with the fear of Godas formidable wrath. "Foreskinas Lament" reveals Auslanderas apainfully, cripplingly, incurably, miserably religiousa youth in a strict, socially isolated Orthodox community, and recounts his rebellion and efforts to make a new life apart from it. His combination of unrelenting humor and anger renders a rich and fascinating portrait of a man grappling with his faith and family.

General

Imprint:	Riverhead Books,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	October 2008
Authors:	Shalom Auslander
Dimensions:	204 x 130 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	310
ISBN-13:	978-1-59448-333-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Biography > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59448-333-7
Barcode:	9781594483332

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