Davita's Harp

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A book that lingers weeks after finishing it. Published in 1985 the story takes place in late 1930‘s & feels very connected somehow to today‘s world events. A mix of religion (Judaism vs. atheism) politics (anti-fascist fighting in Spain and the support of the Communist Party) & the day to day curiosity and grief of a teenage girl having to be a spectator to it all. The book delivers a history lesson & a realistic view of that period of time. 👇🏻

Suet624 Wikipedia mentions that the harp in the title was inspired by an actual door harp that Potok came upon in a Vermont country store. 4y

vivastory Hey, Sue. What is the best way for me to contact you? I need to discuss the September NYRB selection 4y

Suet624 @vivastory I was just thinking about that today. You bet me to it. suet624 at gmail 4y

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ValerieAndBooks I‘ve read and liked some Potok, but not this one. Should look for it! 4y

Suet624 @ValerieAndBooks it‘s slow to start but I felt it ended up being a deeply involved and involving story. I‘m glad I read it. 4y

Nute I don‘t mind a slow moving book as long as I feel a connection to the characters or to the story. Stacking! 4y

Suet624 @Nute I hope you like it! 4y

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Davita's Harp | Chaim Potok

I remember this line every time I think about avoiding the news. I want a break from the chaos but it‘s important to be a witness to what‘s happening.

BarbaraBB Wise words from a great writer ❤️ 4y

TrishB So true, I feel I‘m not doing my bit sometimes if I don‘t know what‘s going on. 4y

Suet624 @BarbaraBB truly! 4y

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Suet624 @TrishB I know! And it‘s so hard. My heart breaks daily. 4y

TrishB Yes, everyday. I despair of what people do and say to each other. Litsy is such a blessing. 4y

MsMelissa I have always been a news junkie. I have to know what‘s going on in the world. Lately, however, I‘ve had to take a break from certain parts of the news for my own well-being. I pretty much only pay attention to Canadian news now, whereas I used to follow global affairs quite closely. 4y

Suet624 @Book_Fiend_Melissa I completely understand. 4y

EKonrad 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 4y

Graywacke Yes, but it‘s hard to do these days. 4y

Suet624 @Graywacke no kidding! 4y

Graywacke @Suet624 (ps - I loved Davita‘a Harp when I read it years ago) 4y

Suet624 It was so much more than I thought it was going to be. 4y

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Davita's Harp | Chaim Potok

#7days7books Day 3

Seven books that left a deep impression on me and changed me.

Another special fiction book that got to me early on, and a Jewish author for Passover. Happy Passover to those who celebrate. (The book has Jewish themes, but nothing like Potok‘s more famous works.)

@batsy originally tagged me for this. Not sure who hasn‘t had a try, but @Suet624 - would love to see your list, if you‘re up for this.

batsy The description is very intriguing. Adding this to #mountTBR 👍🏽 5y

BarbaraBB I‘ve chosen a book by Chaim Potok too today! 5y

Suet624 Thank you for the tag. It might take me awhile to think through what to pick. The pressure! 5y

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