Publisher's Synopsis
My Friend Yeshea is a novel written by Samuel Roth. The book tells the story of a Jewish boy named Yeshea, who is growing up in Eastern Europe during the early 20th century. Yeshea is a curious and intelligent boy, but he is also plagued by a sense of isolation and loneliness. His parents are distant and preoccupied, and he is bullied by his classmates at school.One day, Yeshea meets a mysterious man named Mendel, who becomes his mentor and friend. Mendel is a wise and enigmatic figure, who teaches Yeshea about the mysteries of life and the universe. Through Mendel, Yeshea learns about the Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition that explores the nature of God and the universe.As Yeshea grows older, he becomes more and more fascinated by the Kabbalah, and he begins to explore its teachings on his own. He discovers that the Kabbalah has the power to transform his life and help him overcome his feelings of loneliness and isolation.My Friend Yeshea is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of spirituality, friendship, and the search for meaning in life. It is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, and a celebration of the transformative power of knowledge and wisdom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.