Light wear to covers & corners. Slight water staining to front cover upper margin. ; Light wear to covers & corners. Slight water staining to front cover upper margin. ; 23.5 x 15.8 x 2.2 cms; 181 pages; Conversations with Chaim Potok, published by the University Press of Mississippi, is a collection of interviews with the renowned American author Chaim Potok. The book offers insight into Potok's thoughts on writing, his life experiences, and the cultural and religious themes that permeate his works. Through a series of interviews spanning several decades, Potok discusses his major novels, such as The Chosen, My Name Is Asher Lev, and The Promise, exploring the challenges of balancing Jewish identity with modern life and the role of art and spirituality in personal growth. The interviews provide a deeper understanding of Potok's creative process, his views on religion, and his reflections on the complexities of the human condition. The conversations also touch on his background as a rabbi and his experiences growing up in Jewish communities. Overall, the book is an accessible and informative way for readers to engage with the mind of one of the 20th century's most prominent Jewish-American writers. Seller Inventory # 63287

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Conversations with Chaim Potok

Publisher: University Press of Mississippi, Mississippi

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Original quarter cloth

Condition: Very Good+

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition; First Impression.

Store Description

Please come visit our shop in Machynlleth or browse our stock online. We carry a wide range of academic books on all subjects, such as history, philosophy, psychology, psychiatry, mathematics, physics, geography, political science, political philosophy, religious studies, military history and many other subjects. We also carry antiquarian stock and general stock, especially cookery. We are always interested in collections, especially on academic subjects.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Literary Cat Books
United Kingdom

Terms of Sale:

All orders of 50 pounds and higher will be shipped with mandatory insurance added.

We make every effort to describe each book or print accurately. However, we accept that an item might not prove to be as you expected it, or has been damaged in transport. We therefore accept returns within 14 days of receipt of the item, upon prior notification. We will provide a full refund upon receipt of the returned item by us.

Shipping Terms:

Orders usually ship within 2/3 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know if extra shipping is required.

Overseas postage will be sent by airmail if you select priority and surface if you select standard postage. Surface mail to the United States or Canada can take up to six weeks, and up to twelve weeks to Australia and New Zealand.

We use only good quality materials and the utmost care when packaging our books to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.

In the unlikely event that your book does not arrive within the specified shipping period, please feel free to contact us direct. Please provide your name, address and the details of your order.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Add to Wants