There was legal action and screaming, but ultimately the network relinquished rights to the book. One mention was made of “The Source”, which was to be made into a Centennial style series that kept getting cut back at one meeting, Michener was told by a young executive that “we’re going to cut a bunch of the history crap to focus on the love stories” and he went nuts. Trivia: I remember reading an article in a scholarly journal (TV Guide) many years ago about the absence of quality historical miniseries on TV. I was far more upset by the choice of the wife of the “Hoopoe Bird”, (though I lthought the inspection tour of King David in that sequence was some of the book’s best writing). He was a nomad Hebrew after Abraham but before Moses- where did they come from? Were there Hebrews who did not go to Goshen? It’s been a while since I read it so I don’t remember the character’s names, but he was the main character in “An Old Man and his God”. I started out loving it, then liking it, and finally wondering “Is this ever going to end? Israel has fought wars that didn’t last as long as this book”. So, anyone who’s read this book (and either loved or hated it!), jump in with your ideas and opinions! How “accurate” (for lack of a better word) is his depiction of those in the Jewish faith? How accurate is he when describing the beliefs and laws governing the religion? I read a few online reviews that suggest Michener has a bias towards or against various groups or attitudes, does anyone agree?Īgain, I loved the book, although I have to admit that I was mad that What do others think about these discussions in the book? How about how the past 40 years in Israel have been, comparing it to these discussions?

It’s interesting reading the attitude of the modern-day characters with regards to the formation of Israel (then less than 2 decades old) and how they feel about its possible future. The contemporary setting is 1964 Israel, and the book was written in 1965. I admit, I’d like to get a few opinions of the book and its contents before I go spouting off. So now, the only logical thing to do is call on my fellow Dopers for a lively discussion. And again because of going to school, it took me about 6 months to finish it.

Due to going to school and having other books on my “to read soon” list, I only began to read it around January of this year.

(First off, a link to Amazon’s information page: )Ī couple of years ago, my uncle presented me with his copy of The Source (hardcover edition from the 60s, I believe) as a gift for my birthday.

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