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The Autobiography of God: A Novel

The Autobiography of God: A Novel Paperback - 2005

by Godwin, Rebecca

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From the author of "Lovesong: Becoming a Jew" comes this provocative new novel that asks the question: If God exists, then how could he allow the Holocaust to happen?

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New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2005. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. Gently used book is clean and unmarked with front cover slightly flaring up, whisper of wear to corners, pages toned, quite clean, no markings of any kind. A literary journey that is moral and philosophical--and highly readable. A rabbi without a synagogue, Rebecca, is on the verge of losing her faith. She finds herself with a copy of the Torah, the last relic of Czechowa, a village of Polish Jews who were exterminated by the Nazis, and whose unquiet spirits begin to speak to her. Rebecca Godwin here addresses religion with wicked humor and profound reverence. 245 pages. 8.25 x 5.5 inches. 2005, St. Martin's Griffin, New York.
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  • Title The Autobiography of God: A Novel
  • Author Godwin, Rebecca
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher St. Martin's Griffin, New York
  • Date 2005
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 026908
  • ISBN 9780312348489 / 0312348487
  • Weight 0.52 lbs (0.24 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.24 x 5.56 x 0.66 in (20.93 x 14.12 x 1.68 cm)
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: Jewish
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Religious Orientation: Jewish
  • Library of Congress subjects Mystery fiction, Jewish fiction
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Praise for Julius Lester and his previous books

Lovesong: Becoming a Jew

A spiritual journey such as Lester's demands our respect.
- Richard Gilman, The Los Angeles Times

A moving memoir...Mr. Lester has paid attention, so it's worth paying attention to him.
- Joel Oppenheimer, The New York Times Book Review

And All Our Wounds Forgiven

Lester belongs with writers like William Faulkner and Ralph Ellison.
- The Washington Post Book World

Do Lord Remember Me

This is an important book. It tells the truth and tells it eloquently. It is gentle poetry and biting prose. I love this book. I love Julius Lester.
- Maya Angelou

[A] convincing, tender account of black life through the civil rights movement and into the present....The writing is distinguished by a simplicity and clarity that seems exactly right.
- People

An intense and passionate story of family, politics, and religion.
- Ebony

About the author

Julius Lester is the author of over 30 books for children and adults, for which he has received numerous awards including a Newbery Honor, ALA Notable Book, and Smithsonian Magazine Best Book of the Year. He lives in Belcherdown, MA.