Chaim Potok — The Book of Lights

New York, Alfred A. Knopf , 1981. Paperback. The very scarce uncorrected proof of this psychological novel from Chaim Potok. A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of the first edition. In the publisher's wraps. With a hand-typed synopsis and author biography stapled to the inside of the front cover. This 1981 novel by Chaim Potok follows a young rabbi and student of Kabbalah, whose meaning of faith is challenged when he serves as a US military chaplain in Korea and Japan, set post-Korean War. Potok was an American novelist, playwright and rabbi who is best known for his debut work 'The Chosen', which sold over 3.4 million copies and was adapted into a 1981 feature film.  In the publisher's wraps. Externally, very smart, with slight sunning to the spine and original ink inscriptions to the front cover. Staples to the front cover. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .