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    A Narrow Bridge: A Novel
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    A Narrow Bridge: A Novel

    By J. J. Gesher

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    This “stunningly original” debut novel follows a complex man on a journey of salvation after tragedy (The Jerusalem Post).
     
    Shortly after Orthodox Jewish Brooklynite Jacob Fischer puts his young family on a bus to visit relatives, the bus explodes in a horrifying act of terrorism. His faith shattered, Jacob flees the comforts of his community and disappears. He lands up in a predominantly black town in rural Alabama, where he meets Rosie, the single mother of a young son. Their developing relationship—along with the rekindling of his love of music—precipitates events that will change both their lives.
     
    “A fast-paced, riveting read . . . a searingly unique and thought-provoking tale.” —The Jerusalem Post
     
    “Blazingly original and fiercely smart, A Narrow Bridge shows that who we love is really who we are.” —Caroline Leavitt, New York Times–bestselling author of Cruel Beautiful World and Pictures of You
     
    “A gripping, heartbreaking, ultimately uplifting story of two broken people and the healing power of love. Beautifully drawn, the writing keeps you riveted page after fast-turning page.” —Jeffrey Richman, six-time Emmy-winning executive producer of Modern Family and Frasier
     
    “A moving story about the intersection between love and loss and an unsentimental exploration of the role of faith in healing. I held my breath until the very last word of this cinematic, compassionate, and compelling debut.” —Michelle Brafman, author of Bertrand Court and Washing the Dead
     
    “An enjoyable, optimistic novel about how people—despite cultural, religious and racial differences—can find comfort in each other’s common humanity. It makes for very fine reading.” —San Diego Jewish World
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateJan 16, 2017
    ISBN9781938849831
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