num_pages: 372
description: Wasteland is the story of Jacob Braunowitz, a young Jewish man who, tortured by self-doubts and nightmare fears, turns his back on his heritage, his home, and even his name. Guided by a radical sister who is “half like a man and half like a woman” and a wise and compassionate psychiatrist, Jacob makes the arduous journey back to his authentic identity, his family, and his people.
language: English
title: Wasteland
titlecomplete: Wasteland
genres: Jewish, LGBT, Queer, Classics, Fiction
ratings_count: 33
awards: awardedAt: -788893200000
name: Harper Prize
publisher: JEWISH PUBLICATON SOCIETY