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Haikus for Jews: For You, a Little Wisdom
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Author: David M. Bader
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Haikus for Jews: For You, a Little Wisdom Description
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.041088924
EAN: 9780609605028
ISBN: 060960502X
Label: Harmony
Manufacturer: Harmony
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 112
Publication Date: 1999-09-07
Publisher: Harmony
Product Release Date: 1999-09-07
Studio: Harmony
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.041088924
EAN: 9780609605028
ISBN: 060960502X
Label: Harmony
Manufacturer: Harmony
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 112
Publication Date: 1999-09-07
Publisher: Harmony
Product Release Date: 1999-09-07
Studio: Harmony
Editorial Review of Haikus for Jews: For You, a Little Wisdom
Why 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 nature--the 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 chai-kus (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.
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 nature--the 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 chai-kus (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.
Customer Reviews of Haikus for Jews: For You, a Little Wisdom
Customer Rating: 
Review Summary: not haiku
Review: Very simply, there are no haiku in this book. A shame that this book like so many others have authors thinking that they are actually writing haiku. Haiku is a classic form of poetry and these verses are haiku imposters.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: What a treat!
Review: This book combines perfect haiku form with humor and social commentary. I thought it would be fun, and it truly is, but beyond that, it's a treasure for anyone who prizes haiku.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Hilarious!
Review: This little book is quite a find. While I'm not jewish, I was raised by a Catholic mother, so I think I can relate. These short poems will definitely bring a smile to your face.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: You Think For No Reason I Read These? No! I Read These To Grow Wiser, Seventeen-Syllables-At-A-Time.
Review: In some ways even funnier than Bader's other mixture of Judaism and (flimsy) Zen wisdom. These haiku do often offer nuggets of wisdom and nearly always they do it with a little joke wrapped up inside. You can read this book in about thirty minutes, contemplation time included, so why you still sitting there?
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: HAIKU FOR JEWS & BABY HAIKU
Review: I have been a student for Haiku for a long time and now am teaching at workshops about the Haiku form, but most importantly, the Haiku spirit. I came from Japan and I am very flattered to notice how popular Haiku is in the Western contemporary literary circle. While Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that states in 3 lines of 5-7-5 syllables a spiritaul insight, I tend not to bother with the syllables (because Japanese syllables and English syllables are totally different) but focus on whether the poet has captured the Haiku spirit- which means Zen. As far as I am concerned, David M. Bader's Haiku for Jews has got it! You can tell within 2 poems. And the rest is just a truly enjoyable read. The other great poetess that I think also got the essence of the Haiku spirit is Lily Wang. Her newest work, BABY HAIKU, contains many moving Haiku. Though the subjects are totally different, their powerful applications of the Haiku form are impressive. I am using them both for my Haiku classes.
Review Summary: not haiku
Review: Very simply, there are no haiku in this book. A shame that this book like so many others have authors thinking that they are actually writing haiku. Haiku is a classic form of poetry and these verses are haiku imposters.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: What a treat!
Review: This book combines perfect haiku form with humor and social commentary. I thought it would be fun, and it truly is, but beyond that, it's a treasure for anyone who prizes haiku.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Hilarious!
Review: This little book is quite a find. While I'm not jewish, I was raised by a Catholic mother, so I think I can relate. These short poems will definitely bring a smile to your face.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: You Think For No Reason I Read These? No! I Read These To Grow Wiser, Seventeen-Syllables-At-A-Time.
Review: In some ways even funnier than Bader's other mixture of Judaism and (flimsy) Zen wisdom. These haiku do often offer nuggets of wisdom and nearly always they do it with a little joke wrapped up inside. You can read this book in about thirty minutes, contemplation time included, so why you still sitting there?
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: HAIKU FOR JEWS & BABY HAIKU
Review: I have been a student for Haiku for a long time and now am teaching at workshops about the Haiku form, but most importantly, the Haiku spirit. I came from Japan and I am very flattered to notice how popular Haiku is in the Western contemporary literary circle. While Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that states in 3 lines of 5-7-5 syllables a spiritaul insight, I tend not to bother with the syllables (because Japanese syllables and English syllables are totally different) but focus on whether the poet has captured the Haiku spirit- which means Zen. As far as I am concerned, David M. Bader's Haiku for Jews has got it! You can tell within 2 poems. And the rest is just a truly enjoyable read. The other great poetess that I think also got the essence of the Haiku spirit is Lily Wang. Her newest work, BABY HAIKU, contains many moving Haiku. Though the subjects are totally different, their powerful applications of the Haiku form are impressive. I am using them both for my Haiku classes.