{"product_id":"childhood-of-jesus-book-j-m-coetzee-9780670014651","title":"The Childhood of Jesus","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the Nobel Prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Barbarians\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Life \u0026amp; Times of Michael K\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDisgrace. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ.M. Coetzee's latest novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Schooldays of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e, is now available from Viking. \u003ci\u003eLate Essays: 2006-2016\u003c\/i\u003e will be available January 2018. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nobel laureate and two-time Booker Prize winner J. M. Coetzee returns with a haunting and surprising novel about childhood and destiny that is sure to rank with his classic novels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Separated from his mother as a passenger on a boat bound for a new land, David is a boy who is quite literally adrift. The piece of paper explaining his situation is lost, but a fellow passenger, Sim n, vows to look after the boy. When the boat docks, David and Sim n are issued new names, new birthdays, and virtually a whole new life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Strangers in a strange land, knowing nothing of their surroundings, nor the language or customs, they are determined to find David's mother. Though the boy has no memory of her, Sim n is certain he will recognize her at first sight. But after we find her, David asks, what are we here for? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An eerie allegorical tale told largely through dialogue, \u003ci\u003eThe Childhood of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e is a literary feat--a novel of ideas that is also a tender, compelling narrative. Coetzee's many fans will celebrate his return while new readers will find \u003ci\u003eThe Childhood of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e an intriguing introduction to the work of a true master.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49598895849745,"sku":"GOR007960864","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49883358691601,"sku":"CIN0670014656G","price":5.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50139276443921,"sku":"CIN0670014656VG","price":5.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50327623991569,"sku":"CIN0670014656A","price":3.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0670014656.jpg?v=1751105412","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/childhood-of-jesus-book-j-m-coetzee-9780670014651","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}