The Childhood of Jesus

Discover the profound narrative of 'The Childhood of Jesus' by José Saramago, a brand new B-format paperback, published in 2014 by The Text Publishing Company. This remarkable tale, encompassing 288 pages, invites readers into the enchanting journey of a young boy named David, who arrives in an unfamiliar land after being separated from his parents. As David confronts the essence of identity, belonging, and childhood, he embarks on a quest for his mother alongside a compassionate stranger named Simón. Throughout this unique fable, themes of destiny and the existential challenges faced by outsiders beautifully unfold. Perfect for book clubs and readers interested in literary fiction, this novel delves deep into the riddle of experience, making it a must-have for anyone passionate about thought-provoking literature. Order your copy today and enjoy free shipping from Smartfox NZ. Experience a story that resonates with the timeless questions of childhood and the journey of self-discovery, perfect for readers of all ages. With only limited copies available, don't miss the chance to add this exquisite piece of literature to your collection!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182265
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 288


Description:
'The child is silent. For a while he too is silent. Then he speaks. 'Please believe me-please take it on faith-this is not a simple matter. The boy is without mother. What that means I cannot explain to you because I cannot explain it to myself. Yet I promise you, if you will simply say Yes, without forethought, without afterthought, all will become clear to you, as clear as day, or so I believe. Therefore- will you accept this child as yours?'

David is a small boy who comes by boat across the ocean to a new country. He has been separated from his parents, and has lost the piece of paper that would have explained everything. On the boat a stranger named Sim n takes it upon himself to look after the boy.

On arrival they are assigned new names, new birthdates. They know little Spanish, the language of their new country, and nothing about its customs. They have also suffered a kind of forgetting of old attachments and feelings. They are people without a past.

Sim n's goal is to find the boy's mother. He feels sure he will know her when he sees her. And David? He wants to find his mother too but he also wants to understand where he is and how he fits in. He is a boy who is always asking questions.

The Childhood of Jesus is not like any other novel you have read. This beautiful and surprising fable is about childhood, about destiny, about being an outsider. It is a novel about the riddle of experience itself.

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