The Good Book by Andrew Blauner
Thirty-two prominent writers share the Bible passages most meaningful to them in this Sunday School class you've been waiting for (Garrison Keillor). The Good Book, with an introduction by Adam Gopnik, is a rich tapestry of reflections (Publishers Weekly, starred review) by writers from many different faiths, including literary fiction writers (Colm T ib n, Edwidge Danticat, Tobias Wolff, Rick Moody); bestselling nonfiction writers (A.J. Jacobs, Ian Frazier, Thomas Lynch); notable figures in the media (Charles McGrath, Cokie Roberts, Steven V. Roberts); and social activists (Al Sharpton, Kerry Kennedy). While these contributors are not primarily known as religious thinkers, they write intelligently and movingly about specific passages in the Bible that inform the way they live, think about past experiences, and see society today. Excerpted in The New Yorker and other prestigious publications, some pieces are close readings of specific passages, some are anecdotes from everyday life, and all will inspire, provoke, or illuminate. Showcasing some of the best-known and best-loved characters and stories from Genesis to Revelation, The Good Book is often inspiring and always interesting (Booklist, starred review). This beautiful, enlightening gift really does justice to the richness and complexity of the texts and how they resonate in our lives (Krista Tippett, host of NPR's On Being). These writers raise questions that are age-old, yet utterly contemporary, pressing, thoughtful, eternal (Edward Hirsch). This collection has something for everyone who appreciates good writing (Library Journal).Andrew Blauner is the co-editor of For the Love of Baseball and the editor of five anthologies: The Good Book: Writers Reflect on Favorite Biblical Passages; Coach; Brothers; Our Boston; Central Park; and In Their Lives: A Chorus of Writers Shout the Praise of Their Favorite Beatles Songs. He has appeared on NPR's On Point, The Leonard Lopate Show, ABC, CBS, NBC, and other media outlets, and his writing has been published in The New York Times. He is the creator of the Blauner Books Literary Agency and a member of the PEN American Center and the National Book Critics Circle. He is a graduate of Collegiate School, Brown University, and Columbia Management School.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781476789972 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476789975 |
| Title | The Good Book |
| Author | Andrew Blauner |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2017-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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