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The Childhood of Jesus
The Childhood of Jesus: A Novel | J. M. Coetzee
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A major new novel from the Nobel Prize–winning author of Waiting for the Barbarians, The Life & Times of Michael K and Disgrace Nobel laureate and two-time Booker Prize winner J. M. Coetzee returns with a haunting and surprising novel about childhood and destiny that is sure to rank with his classic novels. Separated from his mother as a passenger on a boat bound for a new land, David is a boy who is quite literally adrift. The piece of paper explaining his situation is lost, but a fellow passenger, Simón, vows to look after the boy. When the boat docks, David and Simón are issued new names, new birthdays, and virtually a whole new life. Strangers in a strange land, knowing nothing of their surroundings, nor the language or customs, they are determined to find David’s mother. Though the boy has no memory of her, Simón is certain he will recognize her at first sight. “But after we find her,” David asks, “what are we here for?” An eerie allegorical tale told largely through dialogue, The Childhood of Jesus is a literary feat—a novel of ideas that is also a tender, compelling narrative. Coetzee’s many fans will celebrate his return while new readers will find The Childhood of Jesus an intriguing introduction to the work of a true master.
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erzascarletbookgasm
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This book title has the name of #marysboychild .
#winterwonderland

Cinfhen So many interesting titles for this prompt! Thanks for sharing. 6y
TrishB Yep @Cinfhen agree - lots I hadn‘t heard of! 6y
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Nikkki1
L'infanzia di Gesù | J. M. Coetzee

Bello

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Lindy
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The Dutch cover of this really appeals to me.

SarahK That is a great cover 8y
Hobbinol Is everything all Bosch-ed for the anniversary celebration? 8y
Lindy @Hobbinol I didn't notice at the airport while in transit. Will pay attention on my way home: will be in Amsterdam a few days in October. 8y
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Jillreads
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I'm reading this so I will better understand The School Days of Jesus which is on the Man Booker long list. It's a very unusual book mostly in dialogue but I'm really enjoying it so far!

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