Author: chaimpotok

In 1944 Brooklyn, Reuven and Danny form a life-changing friendship that bridges the gap between two different worlds. “Profound and universal… It will stay on our bookshelves and be read again” (The Wall Street Journal).

“A masterwork” (Newsday) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Chosen: After 20 years abroad, famous artist Asher Lev returns to Brooklyn — only to find himself torn between his Hasidic Jewish community and his new life. “Extraordinary… Sweet, compelling, and deeply felt” (Cleveland Plain Dealer).