The classic conflict between a father and son over issues of the faith, God, Judaism, medical careers, standing in the community. Paperback.
This book by Dr. Charles Barg is an intimate portrait of a Jewish boy's journey to adulthood.
With warmth, insight and humor, Dr. Barg shares what it's like to grow up in the shadow of an influential man. Brushes with famous people such as Jack Ruby, John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley and other popular musicians of the time, are sidelights to this wonderful true story chronicling a young man's life. Dr. Barg vividly recalls his leap from rock musician to medical student, his controversial decision to marry a Gentile woman against his parents' wishes, and the most difficult choice he's ever had to make between faith in Jesus and his father's approval.
This 180- page book is a very quick read and a great witnessing tool. Everyone in town looked up to Louis Barg. He presided over the boards of the local synagogue, the hospital, the Jewish Home for the Aged, the Lions' Club, and served as international vice president of the Jewish organization B'nai B'rith. In short, he was a pillar in the Jewish community, and highly esteemed in Gentile society. Without a doubt, his biggest admirer was his son Charles. But what's a devoted son to do when he realizes that his childhood hero isn't perfect after all? Between Two Fathers is an intimate portrait of a Jewish boy's journey to adulthood. With warmth, insight and humor, Dr. Barg shares what it's like to grow up in the shadow of such an influential man. Brushes with famous people such as Jack Ruby, John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley and other popular musicians of the time, highlight this wonderful collection of memoirs.
You will be captivated as Charles vividly recalls his leap from rock musician to medical school, his controversial decision to marry a Gentile woman against his parents' wishes, and the most difficult choice he's ever had to make--between faith in Jesus and his father's approval. Dr. Barg expertly captures the tension so many of us have felt between wanting to please a loved one, and yet search for truth. Between Two Fathers is much more than an autobiography. it is a son's moving tribute to both his father on earth and his Father in Heaven.
Product Code: BK079
