The Source
By James A. Michener
In his signature style of grand storytelling, James A. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the Holy Land. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of Tell Makor, Michener vividly re-creates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the Jewish people—from the persecution of the early Hebrews, the rise of Christianity, and the Crusades to the founding of Israel and the modern conflict in the Middle East. An epic tale of love, strength, and faith, The Source is a richly written saga that encompasses the history of Western civilization and the great religious and cultural ideas that have shaped our world.
This book took some reading, and there were times when I just wanted to put it aside, it felt like I was trying to slog my way through War and Peace (which I never finishhed) but I am so glad I perservered, for this turned out to be really, really good.
If you like long reads, and this book comes in at
1104 pages, then this book would certainly appeal to you. It would also appeal to those who are interested in this era of history.
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