The Source

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Summary: Israel is 50 years old
Review: It's hard to believe that after 50 years of nationhood, the country is still grappling with the problems mentioned in the book by JAM - ancestry, marriage, religious vs. holy state.

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Summary: THE historical novel
Review: This is a must-read for any lover of historical novels or budding anthropolgists. Michener provides the right mix of information for a layman to grasp and a repeat reader to find something new. I was captivated by the accounts of the religions that Michener fashioned with love and respect. When I finished the book I felt like a had gained an appreciation of each of the religions and of the history of Israel, and learned a little bit more about what makes us human.

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Summary: Magnificent story of Judeo-Christian-Moslem origins
Review: Michener at his best, with insight into human and spiritual ethics that are unparalleled. He looks through the eyes of modern and ancient peoples of the Middle East as though he was alongside them. A virtual roadmap of the beginnings of civilization as seen through the Holy Land. He wraps the concepts of Judaism, Christianity and Islam around their basic singular origin, and shows how these three major religions are from One Family. He shows the struggles that leads followers to preserve each faith with respect, dignity and reverence, and their inter-connectedness in the devotion of faith. Any Jewish, Christian or Muslim scholar or person of plain, simple knowledge will benefit by reading this. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves mankind!

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Summary: The best book I've ever read!
Review: I am an avid reader of many types of books and this book is by far the best I have ever read. I have read it about 6 times now...my paperback is really dog-earred. I would love to find it in hardback both for myself and as a gift for my father, as it is his favorite book of all time, too.

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Summary: The meaning of life explained.
Review: A guide book into the human soul and spirit. What is revealed is beautiful and ugly, but always moving in this truely wise and reflected work of art.

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Summary: James Michener's Masterpiece
Review: This is definitely James Michener's masterpiece. After buying a copy from the local bookstore and reading it, a friend borrowed the book and never returned it. This exercise has been repeated four times and everytime the borrower has kept the book. Every booklover must have a copy ! James Ty, Jr. ([e-mail]) Quezon City, Philippines

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Summary: Best Michener ever!
Review: I have read over twenty Michener novels and this by far was my favorite. A sweeping epic of a land that spawned the worlds three major religions. A must read.

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Summary: It doesn't matter the religion you practice, read this book!
Review: James Michener takes us on a journey back through time to the beginning, before religion was the business of "religion", when faith was truly faith. Never mind the numbers of roads that emerged from that early time, they all started at the source

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Summary: Captures the spirit of Judaism at its best!
Review: Michener has captured the spirit that has moved and motivated Judaism throught the centuries. A must for anyone planning a trip to Israel

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Summary: Probably the least known of Michener's works and his best.
Review: The best of Michener's books. The insight into humans, humanity, inhumanity and religion is unequalled. A must for students in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences