On reading

My favorite author is Chaim Potok. Most of his stories revolve around Jewish characters and the role of their faith in their lives. In my 2 favorite books, The Chosen and My Name is Asher Lev, faith is a point of conflict. If ever an author could write beautiful prose that makes me think about faith and relationships, Potok is it.

Ruf is on a Jewish kick right now, as admittedly am I. We've been studying the Old Testament with our middle school Sunday school class for the past 2 years, so we've become more and more fascinated by Judaism. In fact, Ruf recently contacted a local Messianic Jewish congregation to ask about visiting and asking questions. He's especially interested in Judaism in light of accepting Jesus as Messiah. It's an interesting faith combination.

Because he's so interested in all things Jewish at the moment, I asked him if this means I can talk him into reading Potok. Ruf, unfortunately, is not a reader. It's one of those weird opposites attract things. I have a degree in English, used to teach English, am a published writer, and yet, I married a man who doesn't like to read.

Ruf's idea of compromise on the issue of reading Potok: watch the movie version of The Chosen. *sigh*