by Chaim Potok
First published 1985
In 1930s New York, Davita Chandal is caught between her parents' fiery socialist dreams and her own spiritual yearnings. As war and depression take their toll, Davita must navigate her family's revolutionary ideals and find solace in the Jewish faith her mother once rejected. A poignant exploration of identity, faith, and the power of family.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, family-drama, jewish
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, identity-crisis
Setting: United States
Period: 1930s
371 pages · Paperback · Random House Publishing Group