![]() ![]() Sabato’s studies as a youngster are encouraged by his mother’s desire for him to succeed. Gifts of learning and recognition when accomplishments are achieved seem to be the main strength of this book. What he teaches him is that life is about giving guidance to others in the pursuit of their lives. His interaction with the youngster and watchful eye as he progresses in his studies is the main focus of “From the Four Winds”. One of the main characters, Farkash, a mysterious, unforgettable immigrant from Hungary, befriends young Haim who has recently arrived with his family from Egypt. This is not meant to say that you would be overburdened with religious fervor, no Sabato cleverly makes reference to the type of prayer being said at different times of the day or at special holidays. Yaacob Dweck translated Haim’s novel from Hebrew to English and the words flow effortlessly page after page.īe prepared to learn about the different prayers which are described as a part of the daily life of the characters, as with any other orthodox Jew, prayers are the foundation of their life. Haim Sabato is a well recognized author in Israel and has written several other books which have been widely received as excellent works of literature. A young boy moves to Israel from Egypt and this is his story. Where does fiction stop and reality start? “From the Four Winds” by Haim Sabato is one of those unusual books which captivates the reader and enmeshes thought with action. ![]()
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