I Have Faith In The Torah. I

It's Not A Pretty World, Papa.' 'i've Noticed,' My Father Said Softly.

A Writer Is A Strange Instrument Of Our Species, A Harp Of Sorts, Fine-tuned To The Dark Contradictions Of Life.

A Word Is Worth One Coin, Silence Is Worth Two

My Name Is Asher Lev... I Am A Traitor, An Apostate, A Self-hater, An Inflicter Of Shame Upon My Family, My Friends, My People; Also, I Am A Mocker Of Ideas Sacred To Christians, A Blasphemous Manipulator Of Modes And Forms Revered By Gentiles For Two Thousand Years.

I Have Faith In The Torah. I Am Not Afraid Of Truth.