Yes...what a dope am I!
Chaim Potok wrote MNIAL, and he wrote The Chosen.
I MISTAKENLY recalled that you were reading TC.
I've read quite a few of Potok's novels; MNIAL was the best imo.
They made a movie of it, don't forget.
Sorry to be such an absent-minded dunce, and I'm glad you set me straight on the correct title.
I think I need another drinkie...hiccup!