Potok's novel deals with two boys brought together by a baseball accident, and their ensuing friendship. It also details each boy's discoveries about each other, and himself

Jews and gentiles alike. .especially those with somewhat of an interest in the culture or religion that is Judaism

references to Shabbat, the formation of Israel and typical Jewish ways of life. . because I have a marked interest in Judaism and the current Israel

someone's decision in the book--but if I told you who and what, it would spoil major parts in the book! I also was dissatisfied with the ending, but, such is life, and such is an author's choice. .to end a book the way he sees fit.

at least learn a little bit more about Hasidism

enlightened as well as proud(proud of myself, that I knew at least a little about Potok's subject matter)

obviously knows what he is writing about, but he doesn't come off as pretentious or condescending, because he writes fiction here

Potok's writing teaches, as well as tells a story, but his writing is so masterful that you won't realize you've been learning, until after you've read and thought about the story

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