The book was an international bestseller, and uris, who adapted read more. A god in ruins spanning the decades from world war ii to the 2008 presidential campaign, a god in ruins is the riveting story of quinn patrick oconnell, an honest, principled, and courageous man on the brink of becoming the second irish catholic president of the united states. A god in ruins 2000 read online free book by leon uris. But quinn is a man with an explosive secret that can shatter his political amibitions, threaten his life, and. A god in ruins by leon uris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spanning the decades from world war ii to the 2008 presidential campaign, a god in ruins is the riveting story of quinn patrick oconnell, an honest, principled, and courageous man on the brink of becoming the second irish catholic president of the united states. Here, painted on a canvas as broad as its subject matter, is the compelling story of one of the most heroic struggles of modern times. But quinn is a man with an explosive secret that can shatter his political amibitions, threaten his life. This time, its man himself, of whom emerson says, man is a god in ruins. Leon uriss blazing novel is set in the midst of the ghetto uprising that defied nazi tyranny, as the jews of warsaw boldly met wehrmacht tanks with homemade weapons and bare fists. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. Leon uris, in full leon marcus uris, born august 3, 1924, baltimore, maryland, u. Uris was noted for extensively researching his novels, and for exodus he interviewed more than 1,500 people. From the author of redemption and trinity comes another sweeping and aweinspiring novel of politics, family, passion and intrigue.
Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemies the beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. A few of the papers of author leon uris are kept at the texas universitys harry ransom center. Oct 04, 2005 master storyteller and international bestselling author of redemption, trinity, and exodus, leon uris once again brilliantly interweaves historical fact with gripping fiction in this powerful novel of politics, family, intrigue, love, and the passions that rule human lives. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Leon uris 19242003 was an american novelist of historical fiction. Presents the tale of quinn patrick oconnell, an orphaned jewish boy raised as a catholic, whose democratic nomination for the presidency in 2008 leads to a struggle for the fate of the united states. A god in ruins leon uris 1999 first edition 1st printing a man a life a nation. Uris, leon a god in ruins 1st edition 1st printing ebay. Infancy is the perpetual messiah, which comes into the arms of fallen men, and pleads with them to return to paradise.
Buy a cheap copy of a god in ruins book by leon uris. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. A god in ruins by leon uris 1999, hardcover first edition. A god in ruins is the unforgettable story of quinn patrick oconnell, an honest, principled, and courageous man on the brink of becoming the second irish catholic president of the united states. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Uris, leon a god in ruins 1st edition 1st printing. Leon uris was born in baltimore, maryland, the son of jewishamerican parents wolf william and anna blumberg uris. A god in ruins by leon uris spanning the decades from world war ii to the 2008 presidential campaign, a god in ruins is the riveting story of quinn patrick oconnell, an honest, principled, and courageous man on the brink of becoming the second irish catholic president of the united states. Here is the tale that swept the world with its fury. Uris died because of renal failure at his home located in long island.
A god in ruins, a 1999 novel by leon uris disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title a god in ruins. A god in ruins by leon uris author stephen lang narrator. The incumbent, thornton tomtree, is running against the catholic governor of colorado, quinn. A god in ruins leon uris a god in ruins leon a god in ruins spanning the decades from world war ii to the 2008 presidential campaign, a god in ruins is the riveting story of quinn patrick oconnell, an honest, principled, and courageous man on the brink of becoming the second irish catholic president of the united states. Master storyteller and international bestselling author of redemption, trinity, and exodus, leon uris once again brilliantly interweaves historical fact with gripping fiction in this powerful novel of politics, family, intrigue, love, and the passions that rule human lives. Uris, leon a god in ruins 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york harper 1999 very good in a very good dust jacket. A god in ruins by leon uris 1999 1st edition 1st printing. Redemption begins his 12th novel with a compelling premise.
Set between the 1940s and 2008, the book follows the life of quinn patrick oconnell, the fictional democratic candidate for the 2008 united states presidency, his family, and the life of his opponent, thornton tomtree. A god in ruinsspanning the decades from world war ii to the 2008 presidential campaign, a god in ruins is the riveting story of quinn patrick oconnell, an h. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a god in ruins. A god in ruins book by leon uris 6 available editions. A god in ruins is the unforgettable story of quinn patrick o. Jan 01, 1999 leon uris was born in baltimore, maryland, the son of jewishamerican parents wolf william and anna blumberg uris. A god in ruins, a 1999 novel by leon uris disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation. After serving in the marine corps during wwii, he worked for a newspaper and wrote in his spare time. But quinn is a man with an explosive secret that can shatter his political amibitions, threaten his life, and tear. His father, a polishborn immigrant, was a leon marcus uris august 3, 1924 june 21, 2003 was an american novelist, known for his historical fiction and the deep research that went into his novels. But quinn is a man with an explosive secret that can shatter his. Veteran bestselling author leon uris exodus, trinity stays true to form with a god in ruins, delivering yet another vast and vigorous novel about politics and. In riveting prose, leon uris unfolds quinns life as he matures from a restless youth into a brave marine undertaking a deadly undercover mission, and finally, into an earnest, intelligent, and thoughtful leader willing take on the most vicious and malevolently destructive forces threatening the country. This time his country of choice is the united states, on the eve of the 2008 presidential election.
Veteran bestselling author leon uris exodus, trinity stays true to form with a god in ruins, delivering yet another vast and vigorous novel about politics and history, right and wrong, love and loss. Some of her earlier poetry had danced and leapt and was filled with cunning and grace and metaphors. A god in ruins, leon uris, franklin signed first editions society, leather, 1999. Like many another oldtimer, leon uris looks at america and doesnt like what he sees. A god in ruins by leon uris overdrive rakuten overdrive. Leon uris a god in ruins 1999 signed first printing of. Uris takes on a subject bigger than the irish trinity, 1976, and redemption, 1995, the jews exodus, 1958, and mitla pass, 1988, or the arabs the haj, 1984.
A god in ruins by leon uris book cover, description, publication history. Oct, 2009 a god in ruins ebook written by leon uris. A god in ruins is a 1999 novel by leon uris set between the 1940s and 2008, the book follows the life of quinn patrick oconnell, the fictional democratic candidate for the 2008 united states presidency, his family, and the life of his opponent, thornton tomtree. One of the initial books written by author leon uris is titled as exodus. The book climaxes with the election campaign and its results. Quinn oconnell is certain to become americas second roman catholic president, except that he discovers, a week before the 2008 election, that he was actually born jewish.
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