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May 27, 1915 — May 17, 2019· 103 yrs

UNITED STATES AUTHOR · FICTION · GENERAL

Herman Wouk

Also known as: Herman wouk, HERMAN WoUK

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Herman Wouk was an American author best known for historical fiction such as The Caine Mutiny (1951) for which he won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction. His other major works include The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, historical novels about World War II, and non-fiction such as This Is My God, an explanation of Judaism from a Modern Orthodox perspective, written for Jewish and non-Jewish audiences. His books have been translated into 27 languages.

The Bronx, United States
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He was of medium height, somewhat chubby, and good looking, with curly red hair and an innocent, gay face, more remarkable for a humorous air about the eyes and large mouth than for any strength of chin or nobility of nose.

— from The Caine mutiny

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#1

This is my God

5.0 (1)

This Is My God is Herman Wouk's famous introduction to Judaism completely updated and revised with a new chapter, Israel at Forty. A miracle of brevity, it guides readers through the world's oldest practicing religion with all the power, clarity and wit of Wouk's celebrated novels.

#2

The Caine mutiny

5.0 (2)

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize this atmospheric novel tells the story in flashback of a mutiny aboard a United States minesweeper during WW2. The murky events of the mutiny emerge during a court-martial and it soon becomes clear that few people will emerge from the trial with any credit.

#3

Marjorie Morningstar

4.0 (2)

Marjorie, an aspiring young actress with romantic dreams, finds happiness in her middle class fate after frustrating ambitions and a disillusioning love affair.

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