Prosaically, the name comes from a freshwater well just. He was married to mari michener, vange nord and patti koon. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1104 pages and is available in paperback format. Michener, is a thick tome spinning an intricate web of fictional stories spread out through the realistic history of a fictional tel 1 called makor hebrew for source near acre, in what is now israel. 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. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the holy land. It is a survey of the history of the jewish people and the land of. He is known for his work on adventures in paradise 1959, return to paradise 1953 and south pacific 1958. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, ches. Micheners masterly chronicle of south africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents, who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. God must have had something special in mind for the region south and east of the mediterranean, the cradle of civilization, for it spawned fierce, troublesome. Michener audio books, best sellers, author bio audible.
He authored more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prize winning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Caribbean by james a michener on audio cassette audiobook. From the javaborn van doorn family tree springs two great branches. James michener list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates life in an ancient city and traces the profound. James michener, american novelist and shortstory writer who, perhaps more than any other single author, made foreign environments accessible to americans through fiction. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Michener s numerous bestselling novels also included the source. The source by james michener abebooks passion for books.
In the grand storytelling style that is his signature, james michener sweeps. Michener was born on february 3, 1907 in new york city, new york, usa as james albert michener. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, more about james a. Michener tells the story of the development of religion through a literary device of an archaeological dig in israel. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the month. In this exceptional memoir, the man himself tells the story of his remarkable life and describes the people, events, and ideas that shaped it. The source uses, for its central device, a fictional tell in northern israel called makor hebrew. Michener, including hawaii, the source and many more. In the grand storytelling style that is his signature, james michener sweeps us back through time to the very beginnings of the jewish faith.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prize winning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. In the grand storytelling style that is his signature, james michener sweeps us back through time to the very. When an archaeological team sets to work at makor, an ancient city in galilee, it unearths not only shards of pottery but, in james michener s hands, the story of a people, the jews. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. James michener full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. While summarizing the source, a novel by james michener, it helps to focus on the books sweeping nature. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The source unabridged 44 cds james michener, larry mckeever on. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 16 pages and is available in paperback format. The dig goes deeper and deeper until it reaches bedrock and then the story of the genesis of religion begins with huntergatherer cave dwellers at the very dawn of the domestication of grain. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. The source was my favorite, so although i seldom ever reread a book, this was a perfect audible choice. Michener, whose globetrotting hawaii, afghanistan, etc.
Micheners bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. He authored more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Michener 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. In his signature style of grand storytelling, james a. The source uses, for its central device, a fictional tell in northern israel called.
In retrospect, i probably should have kept a reading diary, because there are so many things in this book i would. Tom clancy on america, government, history, writing, and the private sector 1990 speech duration. Michener s masterly chronicle of south africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents, who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Michener, the pulitzer prizewinning master of the historical saga, returns to his beloved spain with this magical novel of seville at easter time, a season of splendid pageantry, thrilling bullfights, deep pietyand the possibility of m. Free download or read online the source pdf epub book. I was surprised to read the impressive list of james a michener s other titles having read the source i was left wondering how can one man write with such authority and passion about more than a single subject i assumed that this book alone must surely represent a lifes work it is so detailed an extremely dense 900 pages and. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, the majority of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1959, and was written by james a. This endless diorama of gods, graves and a scholar begins at the archaeological site of an american, cullinan, at makor in old hebrew the source. It is a survey of the history of the jewish people and the land of israel from premonotheistic days to the birth of the modern state of israel. Micheners novels include tales of the south pacific for which he won the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1948, hawaii, the drifters, centennial, the source, the fires.
Best known for his novels, he wrote epic and detailed works classified as fictional documentaries. Through the predecessors of four modern men and women, we experience the entire colorful history of the jews, including the life of th. In the grand storytelling style that is his signature, james michener sweeps us back through time to the very beginnings of the jewish faith, thousands of years ago. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Through the predecessors of four modern men and women, we experience the entire colorful history of the jews, including the life of. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. The source, the fires of spring, chesapeake, caribbean, caravans, alaska, texas. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans,and the memoir the world is my home. The first edition of the novel was published in 1965, and was written by james a. This is a story about the history of judaism and the ultimate impact it has had on history.
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