The Presence - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Saul, John - 1997

New York: Fawcett Columbine. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0449910555 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Presence is a novel about a family that's struggling to maintain its traditions in a world that's changing rapidly. The father, Saul, is a traditional rabbi who's trying to keep his family together during a time when they're losing touch with their religious roots. The mother, Joanne, is a skeptic who's trying to find her own way in the world. The eldest son, Yonah, is trying to find his place in the world after leaving the army. The youngest son, Gabriel, is trying to find his place in the world after his brother Yonah leaves the army. The family is also struggling to keep their Jewish identity alive in a world that's becoming more and more secular.; 8vo; FSA .