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R iveting, important, and very readable.
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“[R]iveting, important, and very readable.” Forward
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“Hertzberg has put down his recollections in pointed, witty, and compelling prose. An iconoclast and traditionalist in one-- indispensable.” Stephen J. Dubner, author of Turbulent Souls: A Catholic Son & #8217;s Return to HisJewish Family.
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“A jewel of a book from a master story teller.” Martin Palmer, religious advisor to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and author of The Jesus Sutras
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“This is the story of the fulfillment of the American Jewish dream. A must read!” Edgar Bronfman, President, World Jewish Congress
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“And the book is an inspiration-- for in the realm of right and wrong Hertzberg simply never compromises.” Jewish Journal
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“This is a strong book about a man who followed his conscience.” Jewish Bulletin
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Both a learned commentary on events of the last half century, and a very personal tale, filled with spicy anecdotes... Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, President, Union of American Hebrew Congregations
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“[Hertzberg] bears a moral light that never dims.” Anne Roiphe
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“A gripping read -- full of irony, humour and experience. A page-turner.” Amnon Rubenstein, member of the Israeli Knesset and author of From Herzl to Rabin
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“Arthur Hertzberg is the leading public intellectual of Judaism of our times, and here he has written his masterpiece.” Jacob Neusner, The Jerusalem Post
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“A lively and fascinating journey... not only well examined but also brilliantly told. Highly recommended.” Library Journal
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“[A]n extremely subtle, sensitive portrait.” New York Times Book Review
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“This quintessential American story touches us because people of whatever faith or ethnicity share the values it conveys.” Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate
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“The very moving and inspiring journey of a man of conscience, courage and commitment to his spiritual identity.” Henry A. Kissinger
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“The author of four other books, he is considered in some circles the moral conscience of American Jews.” Booklist
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“...a must read for anyone interested not only in the man, but also in the story of his times.” Washington Jewish Week
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About the Author
Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, author of The Zionist Idea, Jewish Polemics, The Jews in America, Jews, and A Jew in America, is the Bronfman Visiting Professor of Humanities at New York University and Professor Emeritus of Religion at Dartmouth. A world-renowned Jewish scholar, he has served as president of the American Jewish Policy Foundation and the American Jewish Congress and as vice-president of the World Jewish Congress.