In the grand storytelling style that is his signature, james michener sweeps us back through time to the very beginnings of. Free download or read online the source pdf epub book. Unfortunately, the choice of reader has made this book unlistenable. Source audio cd january 1, 1993 by james michener author, larry mckeever narrator 4. 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. Some characters, places and events are historical, others are fictional. The chance for untold riches sent thousands of dreamers on a perilous. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. James michener list of movies and tv shows tv guide. 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. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. Michener unabridged cd audiobook james michener on. The source audio, cassette audiobook, abridged by james a.
Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor. In his signature style of grand storytelling, james a. 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. The source by james michener, first edition abebooks. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas. James michener full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. Download audiobooks by james a michener at and save. James michener, in full james albert michener, born february 3, 1907. I love the work of james michener and a was looking forward to hearing the source. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. He authored more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer. Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction.
Michener is a voyage through history, focused on israel and the middle east. 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. 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 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is a survey of the history of the jewish people and the land of israel from premonotheistic days to the birth of. Having read only a couple other of his works to date the source and poland, i dont really have much basis for comparison. While im sure the narrator put a great deal of effort.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1965, and was written by james a. Rich dad poor dad robert kiyosaki audiobook duration. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. 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. 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. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating.
When my adult daughter asked for a summer reading recommendation, this is the title that came to. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the holy land. 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. I first read the source about 30 years ago and remembered it as one of the best novels id ever read. 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. 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. Milwaukee journal gold fever swept the world in 1897. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the. 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. It presents a stunning vision and scope, with a fine exploration of jewish culture and history. He is wellknown for the amount of research that went into his work in addition. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the source. The book was published in multiple languages including.
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