Haikus for Jews: For You, a Little Wisdom,Used

Product DescriptionWhy is this haiku book different from all other haiku books?For centuries, the Japanese haiku has been one of the world's most dazzling poetic forms. In just three short lines, it captures the sublime beauty of naturethe croak of the bullfrog, the buzzing of the dragonfly, the shriek of the cicada, the scream of the cormorant. Now, with Haikus for Jews, there is finally a collection that celebrates the many advantages of staying indoors.Inspired by ancient Zen teachings and timeless Jewish noodging, this masterful work is filled with insights that will make you exclaim, 'Ah!' or at least 'Oy!' Whether you are Jewish or you simply enjoy a good kosher haiku, these chaikus (so called because of their high chutzpah content) are certain to amuse. What's more, with each poem limited to seventeen syllables, Haikus for Jews is perfect for people in a hurry. Find out why God has made these The Chosen Haikus.Amazon.com Review'Of all the many forms of JewishJapanese poetry, the Jewish haiku is perhaps the most sublimely beautiful,' begins the foreword to the wickedly funny and tirelessly bizarre Haikus for Jews by David M. Bader. If you can't abide a little fun with stereotypes, read another book. But if you don't mind a little ribbing, take a look at the following haiku, which gives only a mild taste of the yummyaslox treats gathered in this collection: 'Jewish voodoo tip / mention an acting career, / then watch for chest pain.' And if you liked that, you'll love this: 'Lightbulb out again / how many of us must meet / to change it this time?' And they just keep getting better.From the Inside FlapWhy is this haiku book different from all other haiku books?For centuries, the Japanese haiku has been one of the world's most dazzling poetic forms. In just three short lines, it captures the sublime beauty of naturethe croak of the bullfrog, the buzzing of the dragonfly, the shriek of the cicada, the scream of the cormorant. Now, with Haikus for Jews, there is finally a collection that celebrates the many advantages of staying indoors.Inspired by ancient Zen teachings and timeless Jewish noodging, this masterful work is filled with insights that will make you exclaim, 'Ah!' or at least 'Oy!' Whether you are Jewish or you simply enjoy a good kosher haiku, these chaikus (so called because of their high chutzpah content) are certain to amuse. What's more, with each poem limited to seventeen syllables, Haikus for Jews is perfect for people in a hurry. Find out why God has made these The Chosen Haikus.From the Back CoverWhy is this haiku book different from all other haiku books?For centuries, the Japanese haiku has been one of the world's most dazzling poetic forms. In just three short lines, it captures the sublime beauty of naturethe croak of the bullfrog, the buzzing of the dragonfly, the shriek of the cicada, the scream of the cormorant. Now, with Haikus for Jews, there is finally a collection that celebrates the many advantages of staying indoors.Inspired by ancient Zen teachings and timeless Jewish noodging, this masterful work is filled with insights that will make you exclaim, 'Ah!' or at least 'Oy!' Whether you are Jewish or you simply enjoy a good kosher haiku, these chaikus (so called because of their high chutzpah content) are certain to amuse. What's more, with each poem limited to seventeen syllables, Haikus for Jews is perfect for people in a hurry. Find out why God has made these The Chosen Haikus.About the AuthorDavid M. Bader is a writer in New York City, a pursuit that raises the eternal question, 'From this he makes a living?' He is not even distantly related to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, though he insists on referring to her as 'Aunt Ruth.'Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.ForewordOf all the many forms of JewishJapanese poetry, the Jewish haiku is perhaps the most sublimely beautiful. Consisting of just seventeen syllab