The source james michener

He sometimes spent years preparing a book, as he did in. In retrospect, i probably should have kept a reading diary, because there are so many things in this book i would. The source is the history, fiction, thriller, literature and paranormal novel which describe the story of an ancient place makor, near jerusalem. Michener 1986, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1104 pages and is available in paperback format. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. Majority of these books were purely fictional family dramas casing lives of various generations, based on specific topological localities. Michener, american novelist, born february 3, 1907. The source novel the source is a historical novel by james a. The source by james michener, first edition abebooks. May 24, 1965 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.

James a michener biography and list of works james a michener books. The source uses, for its central device, a fictional tell in northern israel called makor hebrew. Micheners novels were usually massive in scope, and he researched them extensively. 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. 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. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the jewish peoplefrom the persecution of the early hebrews, the rise of christianity, and the. Then i reread james michener s archaeological saga, the source, and realized my true calling storytelling. Michener epub the source is the history, fiction, thriller, literature and paranormal novel which describe the story of an ancient place makor, near jerusalem. James michener list of movies and tv shows tv guide.

How james michener derailed my career later bloomer. Michener s novels roots began while the author was on a trip to israel, and the book. 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. Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries. James albert michener was an american author who wrote many fictional works, the majority of them being lengthy family sagas taking place in specific places around the world, including caravans, sayonara, the covenant and the source in 1948 he won the pulitzer prize for fiction for tales of the south pacific, and he also published some nonfiction works. 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. 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. James michener as an archaeology grad student, i decided to reread one of my favorite novels, the source, to judge its accuracy. 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. There are three archaeologists who are digging in makor near, jerusalem. The dig unearths a series of levels each representing the settlement of makor the source in hebrew at various times of its history. The source is another of james micheners epic fictional histories. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

Then i reread james micheners archaeological saga, the source, and realized my true calling storytelling. Michener is a voyage through history, focused on israel and the middle east. By exploring the lives and discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates life in and around an ancient city during critical periods of its existence, and traces the profound history of the jews, including that. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 16 pages and is available in paperback format. This is a story about the history of judaism and the ultimate impact it has had on history. Any resemblance to current events or locales, or to living.

Best known for his novels, he wrote epic and detailed works classified as. He is known for his work on adventures in paradise 1959, return to paradise 1953 and south pacific 1958. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the holy land. James michener full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The first edition of the novel was published in 1965, and was written by james a. Free download or read online the source pdf epub book. James a michener books biography and list of works author. 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. The source in his signature style of grand storytelling, james a.

Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. Michener, whose globetrotting hawaii, afghanistan, etc. James michener as an archaeology grad student, i decided to reread one of my favorite novels, the source. James a michener books biography and list of works. This one explores a part of northern israel from the times of the pagans, through jewish. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the jewish peoplefrom the persecution of the early hebrews, the rise of. It presents a stunning vision and scope, with a fine exploration of jewish culture and history. Unfortunately, the choice of reader has made this book unlistenable. Sep 30, 2011 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. The story begins with an archaeological dig in the 1960s that takes place at the mythical site of makor, near jerusalem. Michener was born on february 3, 1907 in new york city, new york, usa as james albert michener. It is a survey of the history of the jewish people and the land of israel from. I love the work of james michener and a was looking forward to hearing the source. While summarizing the source, a novel by james michener, it helps to focus on the books sweeping nature.

Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the international broadcast board, which oversees the voice of america. In his signature style of grand storytelling, james a. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the jewish peoplefrom the persecution of the early hebrews, the rise of christianity. In his signature style of grand storytelling, james michener sweeps us back through time to the holy land, thousands of years ago. His first novel was the fires of spring, which was published in 1949. Buy the source by james a michener online at alibris. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Michener s numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. Michener was a renowned american author who collated more than 40 novels. James michener, in full james albert michener, born february 3, 1907. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Apart from the wellknown actual people, events, and locales that figure in the narrative all names, characters, places, and incidents are the products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. This is a story about the history of judaism and the ultimate impact it. 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. Some characters, places and events are historical, others are fictional.

Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates 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. The source is generally considered the most ambitious novel ever written by veteran writer james michener. The first edition of the novel was published in 1959, and was written by james a. Micheners novels roots began while the author was on a trip to israel, and the book. This one explores a part of northern israel from the times of the pagans, through jewish independence, christian ascendance, muslim conquest, resurgence of judaism nationality, to the establishment of israel. I was surprised to read the impressive list of james a micheners 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. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Michener 9780375760389 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. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates 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.

While im sure the narrator put a great deal of effort into enunciating, the end result is a ponderous, almost monotone performance that sounds more like a computergenerated voice than an. Michener became a published author in 1948 with the short story collection tales of the south pacific. Michener the book cover jacket was somewhat torn, but i taped the entire cover with wide clear shipping tape, so it i fine now. James a michener biography james albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. It is a survey of the history of the jewish people and the land of.