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My Name Is Asher Lev

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by Chaim Potok

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i asked in many places haim potok's books but couldnt fınd em can anyone tell me how i reach em in turkey?
Lorne Kirstein Hi Milena. I have the book I grew up looking at that stupid book every day of my life. My mother had it in her bookcase ....read it and left it there …moreHi Milena. I have the book I grew up looking at that stupid book every day of my life. My mother had it in her bookcase ....read it and left it there for the last 50 years so if you want it you'd be doing me a favor. I never had the heart to throw it out but, you showed interest so, its a pleasure to give it to you(less)
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Does anyone know how to pronounce the author's name?
Sarah The c-h of Chaim is pronounced with a guttural Hebrew chet. Chaim is two syllables, like Chai (rhymes with "hi")-im. I believe Potok is pronounced like Puh-tok.
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how does asher's heritage effect his sense of identity?
Arden Leiker Asher's constantly wars with his artist identity and his heritage identity. His parents push him to stick to his heritage, but he also allows his arti…moreAsher's constantly wars with his artist identity and his heritage identity. His parents push him to stick to his heritage, but he also allows his artist's spirit to grow. He tries his hardest to stick to both but ends up having to sacrifice too much.(less)
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