The Chosen

Paperback

The Chosen is a coming-of-age novel about two Jewish boys, Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, growing up in 1940s Brooklyn. After an accident sparks their unlikely friendship, they navigate faith, family, tradition, and the pressures of assimilation. Set against World War II and the creation of Israel, the novel explores transformation, the complexities of growing up, and the painful choices that can arise when personal growth conflicts with family expectations.