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This Is My God Paperback – April 15, 1992

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"Valuable, wise, and quietly moving" (Chicago Tribune), This Is My God is Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Herman Wouk's famous introduction to Judaism.







A miracle of brevity, This Is My God guides readers through the world's oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity, and wit of Wouk's celebrated novels.







"Anyone who wants to know what orthodox Judaism means to an informed and intelligent orthodox Jew, who is at the same time thoroughly American in outlook and culture, will do well to study this work." --New York Times Book Review
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"This Is My God accomplishes its mission superbly. On its popular level nothing comparable exists. In Wouk, the liberal neo-orthodoxy has found an eloquent spokesperson before the American community."―Saturday Review

"A valuable book, written in humility, wise, quietly moving. It is enjoyably readable, because of the author's qualities of mind and the high, proved skills that he possesses in writing."―Chicago Tribune

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Back Bay Books; Reprint edition (April 15, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 345 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316955140
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316955140
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.92 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Herman Wouk

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Herman Wouk earned his living as a scriptwriter for Fred Allen before serving in World War II. His career as a novelist spans nearly six decades and has brought him resounding international acclaim. He lives in Palm Springs, California.

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Macie Shirley
5.0 out of 5 stars Informs and Entertains
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I got this book to better understand Judaism from an actual practicer of the religion and way of life. While I am used to heavy books on religion that require close reading to comprehend, this book is not that at all. It is easy to read and easy to understand. There are so many profound ideas Wouk brings up that I have written down. Highly recommend not just to better understand Judaism but to make you look at your own life and change for the better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
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Incredibly well written. Informative and easy to read. Renewed my faith.
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Lawrence Mcgrath
5.0 out of 5 stars What is it a Jew believes
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I've studied the Christian religion with some intensity as a layman. Having attended a Synagog with my Jewish friends I still couldn't get a handle on what it was the Jewish religion taught their members about God or what it meant to be a Jew who was part of a Jewish nation. Mr. Wouk explained it to me in his wonderful prose and powerful intellect. His representation of the schisms within Judaism is very helpful and not polemic. When I finished, I couldn't help but chuckle and wonder if the American State Department has read this book. With the Hassidim becoming a strong political force in secular Israel, after the American government has given billions of dollars to Israel, we could end up supporting a nation that discriminates against women. What's wrong with that picture. This book is now part of my top 25 that I recommend my children and grandchildren read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Master Storyteller
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Interesting work from a master storyteller
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5.0 out of 5 stars Judaism for everyone
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A formidable book, written for everyone, from the pious Chassidim who seems to know all about Judaism to the secular Wall Street Jewish Banker who is far from his faith but feels every now and then the sweet but stern internal calling of his demanding heritage

The best chapters,in my opinion, are related to the experiences related to the secular Jewish people when they got involved in the Jewish religious rituals at the synagogue or at home during childhood, "one feels like he is telling ones own experiences when he was a Jewish kid, so unexplained and uneasy situations at that time become hilarious

Generally speaking, Wouk, who is observant, tried to be very open avoiding dogma and intended to convey to the Jewish reader the precious value of his 4000 years heritage and a way to learn how to feel proud about it.

Wouk did not forget the non-Jewish reader either, he wrote this book with simple concepts and language so anyone interested about Judaism can get a good basic introduction through these pages
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Maritza Lowinger
5.0 out of 5 stars For Jews and non Jews
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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I am Jewish and I loved the book. But, it is also a very helpful tool for non Jews to learn more about our religion. Although the author is conservative/orthodox, and I am not, I never felt he was pushing me to change. On the contrary, I learned and loved more my Judaism.
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N. Weisman
5.0 out of 5 stars If you read only one book on Judaism, read this one!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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The chapter on Love and Marriage could have been written today! But, unbelievably, it was written more than a half-century ago. Though, Mr. Wouk, Rabbi Wouk was "only" in his forties when he wrote it, and in his 50's when he wrote the first addendum, and in his 70's when he wrote latest comments, his wisdom is like that of a Prophet - timeless and true!
With wit, humor and compassion, he opens the ancient the religion for all. He gives us his very personal take with broad understanding and respect for those who opinions and practices differ from his.
A treasure! The book, that is. And most of all, Mr. Wouk!
Shanah tovah, R. Wouk! A good, sweet year to all!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book- excellent value
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I was worried this book might be going out of print so I took a chance on the vendors and ordered it. The book was delivered even earlier than projected and arrived in very good condition. I was delighted with everything about this purchase
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Joseph Myren
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Geoffrey Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Telling it as it is.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2014
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This is the definitive book for Jews and non Jews. It tells you everything you need to know as a "layman".
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Excellent book describing Jewish belief .
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Zora Nolte
3.0 out of 5 stars angekommen mit knick
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ich habe das buch gerade erst bekommen und hatte demnach noch keine chance es zu lesen, allerdings ist es leider etwas beschädigt bei mir angekommen, deshalb abzug.
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ich habe das buch gerade erst bekommen und hatte demnach noch keine chance es zu lesen, allerdings ist es leider etwas beschädigt bei mir angekommen, deshalb abzug.
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