About the book
Susan Silverman grew up with parents who were, both before and after a devastating loss, atheists. Yet, as a young adult, she shocked everyone who knew her (\"But you were elected Class Flirt in high school!\") and became a rabbi. What was not surprising, however, was that she built her own big, unwieldy family through both birth and adoption, something she had intended from childhood. With three daughters and two sons (\"We produce girls and import boys\"), this unique family becomes a metaphor for the world's contradictions and complexities-a microcosm of the tragedy and joy, hope and despair, cruelty and compassion, predictability and absurdity of this world we all live in. A meditation on identity, faith, and belonging-one that's as funny as it is moving-Casting Lots will resonate with anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world and to understand the significance of that place.
Editions of Casting Lots
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780306824616
Read an Excerpt
Susan Silverman grew up with parents who were, both before and after a devastating loss, atheists. Yet, as a young adult, she shocked everyone who knew her (\"But you were elected Class Flirt in high school!\") and became a rabbi. What was not surprising, however, was that she built her own big, unwieldy family through both birth and adoption, something she had intended from childhood. With three daughters and two sons (\"We produce girls and import boys\"), this unique family becomes a metaphor for the world's contradictions and complexities-a microcosm of the tragedy and joy, hope and despair, cruelty and compassion, predictability and absurdity of this world we all live in. A meditation on identity, faith, and belonging-one that's as funny as it is moving-Casting Lots will resonate with anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world and to understand the significance of that place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casting Lots about?
Susan Silverman grew up with parents who were, both before and after a devastating loss, atheists. Yet, as a young adult, she shocked everyone who knew her (\"But you were elected Class Flirt in high school!\") and became a rabbi. What was not surprising, however, was that she built her own big, unwieldy family through both birth and adoption, something she had intended from childhood. With three daughters and two sons (\"We produce girls and import boys\"), this unique family becomes a metaphor for the world's contradictions and complexities-a microcosm of the tragedy and joy, hope and despair, cruelty and compassion, predictability and absurdity of this world we all live in. A meditation on identity, faith, and belonging-one that's as funny as it is moving-Casting Lots will resonate with anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world and to understand the significance of that place.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Casting Lots?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Casting Lots?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780306824616
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Casting Lots?
Susan Silverman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Casting Lots is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780306824616)
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