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A meaningful portrayal of how tragedy affected and transformed one family and especially one religious leader...Deeply moving, extraordinarily thought-provoking and entirely humane. --Kirkus Reviews

For anyone who has ever asked 'How can I possibly survive this ?' Charles Sherman has written The Broken and The Whole. This heartfelt and honest memoir of life with his severely disabled son, Eyal, is a soaring poem of hope that gently leads the reader to a place of renewed joy - no matter how impossible or painful the circumstances. --Kay Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA

The reader will come away with admiration for the courage of a young boy and for the boundless dedication of his devoted family. A deeply moving book. --Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People A work redolent with the wisdom and the joy wrung from pain. Eyal and his family deepen our understanding of what it means to love. --Rabbi David J. Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, and author of Why Faith Matters This is truly an unforgettable and amazing story--heart wrenching, inspiring, and ultimately reassuring. There's no denying the searing pain of heartbreak, but also no denying the strength of the human spirit to carry on. I can't imagine a person that this wonderful book won't touch. I loved reading every page. --Wolf Blitzer, CNN Anchor This straightforward story of triumph and tragedy will tug at the hearts of its readers...Connecting incidents from life to sources in Jewish theology, Sherman inspirationally sets forth how to survive in the face of calamity, making this a memorable statement. --Publishers Weekly starred review A meaningful portrayal of how tragedy affected and transformed one family and especially one religious leader...Deeply moving, extraordinarily thought-provoking and entirely humane. --Kirkus Reviews The reader will come away with admiration for the courage of a young boy and for the boundless dedication of his devoted family. A deeply moving book. --Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People A work redolent with the wisdom and the joy wrung from pain. Eyal and his family deepen our understanding of what it means to love. --Rabbi David J. Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, and author of Why Faith Matters This is truly an unforgettable and amazing story heart wrenching, inspiring, and ultimately reassuring. There s no denying the searing pain of heartbreak, but also no denying the strength of the human spirit to carry on. I can't imagine a person that this wonderful book won't touch. I loved reading every page. --Wolf Blitzer, CNN Anchor For anyone who has ever asked 'How can I possibly survive this?' Charles Sherman has written The Broken and The Whole. This heartfelt and honest memoir of life with his severely disabled son, Eyal, is a soaring poem of hope that gently leads the reader to a place of renewed joy - no matter how impossible or painful the circumstances. --Kay Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA

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Charles S. Sherman is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Adath Yeshurun, the largest synagogue in Central New York. Active in numerous faith-based and secular organizations, he has received many awards for his service and has been a respected member of his community for over forty years. He and his wife, Leah, parents of five children, live with their son Eyal in Syracuse, New York.

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