The interior text block is in immaculate condition, presenting clean and crisp pages completely free of personal inscriptions, highlighting, margin notes, or library stamps. The structural integrity of each page is pristine, leaving the deeply moving spiritual insights and reflections completely unblemished and clear for reading. Every leaf is securely attached to the spine, displaying no corner folds, heavy thumb smudges, or ink bleeds to interfere with reading this powerful text.

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Title: Why Me? Why Anyone?
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Publication Date: 1986
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0312878036
ISBN 13: 9780312878030
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Weight: 0.283 grams

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A rabbi describes his struggle to survive a rare form of leukemia and explains what he has learned from his illness

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In 1982, Jaffe, a rabbi in Newburgh, N.Y., found himself stricken with a rare form of leukemia. In his late 40s, a marathoner known as the "running rabbi," he was successively shocked, angry and emotionally hurt by his affliction. Here Jaffe, with Marcia Rudin and James Rudin (an official of the American Jewish Committee), describes his battle with the disease, which is currently in remission. The heartfelt narrative alternates with Jaffe's diary excerpts, telling how he sought answers in religious faith. The authors present a wealth of information about Judaism's thinking on suffering, medicine, heroic measures to preserve life, euthanasia and the afterlife. Their book lacks the universality of Harold Kushner's When Bad Things Happen to Good People, but it has deeply affecting moments.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Dual narration is an unusual but effective technique in relating this profoundly moving story of a young rabbi's search for meaning and purpose after being stricken with leukemia. A vigorous, active man, Jaffe records his harrowing experiences and roller coaster emotions during a a two-year battle with the disease. The Rudins, close friends of Jaffe, integrate their personal reflections with a concise elucidation of Judaism's attitude toward sickness and healing. The roles of the physician and patient, the place of prayer, the duties of visitors are all deftly intertwined in the absorbing tale of Jaffe's struggle to get well. The book concludes on a note of optimism and faith. Carol R. Galtt, Helene Fuld Medical Ctr. Lib., Trenton, N.J.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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