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Foreskin's Lament
Foreskin's Lament
Author: Shalom Auslander
Auslander, a magazine writer, describes his Orthodox Jewish upbringing as theological abuse in this sardonic, twitchy memoir that waits for the other shoe to drop from on high. The title refers to his agitation over whether to circumcise his soon to be born son, yet another Jewish ritual stirring confusion and fear in his soul. Flitting haphazar...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780739494363
ISBN-10: 0739494368
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 307
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4 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Group
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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I loved this book, the author says, "I believe in God, it's been a real problem for me." That sums up my relationship with the transcendent. I laughed at this book all the while understanding that I had a kindred spirit in my quest for understanding the cosmos. Some would not appreciate the author's humor, but he was real. This is not a book for a fundamental person to read, unless they are ready to jettison their current believe system. I read this book in a week, it was a good read.
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I found myself laughing out loud throughout the entire book. Yes, he's completely irreverent. But being raised a strict Catholic, I could relate to his love/hate relationship with both God and his religion. Very funny and naughty.


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