About the book
In a passionate, energetic narrative, The Promise brilliantly dramatizes what it is to master and use knowledge to make one’s own way in the world.
Reuven Malter lives in Brooklyn, he’s in love, and he’s studying to be a rabbi. He also keeps challenging the strict interpretations of his teachers, and if he keeps it up, his dream of becoming a rabbi may die.
One day, worried about a disturbed, unhappy boy named Michael, Reuven takes him sailing and cloud-watching. Reuven also introduces him to an old friend, Danny Saunders—now a psychologist with a growing reputation. Reconnected by their shared concern for Michael, Reuven and Danny each learns what it is to take on life—whether sacred truths or a troubled child—according to his own lights, not just established authority.
Editions of The Promise
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394441634
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400095414
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449001165
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449200766
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449209103
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307826367
Read an Excerpt
In a passionate, energetic narrative, The Promise brilliantly dramatizes what it is to master and use knowledge to make one’s own way in the world.
Reuven Malter lives in Brooklyn, he’s in love, and he’s studying to be a rabbi. He also keeps challenging the strict interpretations of his teachers, and if he keeps it up, his dream of becoming a rabbi may die.
One day, worried about a disturbed, unhappy boy named Michael, Reuven takes him sailing and cloud-watching. Reuven also introduces him to an old friend, Danny Saunders—now a psychologist with a growing reputation. Reconnected by their shared concern for Michael, Reuven and Danny each learns what it is to take on life—whether sacred truths or a troubled child—according to his own lights, not just established authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Promise about?
In a passionate, energetic narrative, The Promise brilliantly dramatizes what it is to master and use knowledge to make one’s own way in the world.
Reuven Malter lives in Brooklyn, he’s in love, and he’s studying to be a rabbi. He also keeps challenging the strict interpretations of his teachers, and if he keeps it up, his dream of becoming a rabbi may die.
One day, worried about a disturbed, unhappy boy named Michael, Reuven takes him sailing and cloud-watching. Reuven also introduces him to an old friend, Danny Saunders—now a psychologist with a growing reputation. Reconnected by their shared concern for Michael, Reuven and Danny each learns what it is to take on life—whether sacred truths or a troubled child—according to his own lights, not just established authority.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Promise?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Promise?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394441634
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Promise?
Chaim Potok
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Promise is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394441634) and paperback(ISBN 9781400095414) and paperback(ISBN 9780449001165) and paperback(ISBN 9780449200766) and paperback(ISBN 9780449209103) and ebook(ISBN 9780307826367)
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