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Books by Lesley Hazleton
  | | Agnostic(Reprint) A Spirited Manifesto by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2017 by Riverhead Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59463-414-7, ISBN: 1-59463-414-9 "“Vital” –The New York Times Book Review“Provocative…[Hazleton] paddles the river of doubt with energy and exuberance.” –The Seattle TimesA widely admired writer on religion celebrates agnosticism as the most vibrant, engaging—and ultimately the most honest—stance toward the mysteries of existence. One in four Americans reject any affiliation with organized religion, and nearly half of those under thirty describe themselves as “spiritua ..." |
 | | The First Muslim(1st Edition) The Story of Muhammad by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2014 by Riverhead Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59463-230-3, ISBN: 1-59463-230-8 "The extraordinary life of the man who founded Islam, and the world he inhabited and remade. Lesley Hazleton's new book, "Agnostic: A Spirited Manifesto," is out now from Riverhead Books. Muhammad s was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance; yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In "The First Muslim," Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to life. D ..." |
 | | After the Prophet The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2010 by Anchor ISBN-13: 978-0-385-52394-3, ISBN: 0-385-52394-7 "Book Description Narrative history at its most compelling, After the Prophet relates the dramatic tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between Shia and Sunni Islam. Even as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over his successor had begun. Pitting the family of his favorite wife, the controversial Aisha, against supporters of his son-in-law, the philosopher-warrior Ali, the struggle would reach its breaking point fifty years l ..." |
 | | Agnostic A Spirited Manifesto by Lesley Hazleton Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2016 by Riverhead Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59463-413-0, ISBN: 1-59463-413-0 ""Vital" -The New York Times Book Review "Provocative...[Hazleton] paddles the river of doubt with energy and exuberance." -The Seattle Times A widely admired writer on religion celebrates agnosticism as the most vibrant, engaging--and ultimately the most honest--stance toward the mysteries of existence. One in four Americans reject any affiliation with organized religion, and nearly half of those under thirty describe themselves as "sp ..." |
 | | The First Muslim The Story of Muhammad by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2014 by Atlantic Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78239-232-3, ISBN: 1-78239-232-7 "Muhammad's was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance; yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to life. Drawing on early eyewitness sources and on history, politics, religion, and psychology, she renders him as a man in full, in all his complexity and vitality. Hazleton's account follows the a ..." |
 | | Jezebel(Reprint) The Untold Story of the Bible's Harlot Queen by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2009 by Doubleday Religion ISBN-13: 978-0-385-51615-0, ISBN: 0-385-51615-0 "There is no woman with a worse reputation than Jezebel, the ancient queen who corrupted a nation and met one of the most gruesome fates in the Bible. Her name alone speaks of sexual decadence and promiscuity. But what if this version of her story, handed down to us through the ages, is merely the one her enemies wanted us to believe? What if Jezebel, far from being a conniving harlot, was, in fact, framed?In this remarkable new biograph ..." |
 | | The First Muslim The Story of Muhammad (Hardback) by Lesley Hazleton Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2013 by Atlantic Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78239-229-3, ISBN: 1-78239-229-7 "Muhammad's was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance; yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to life. Drawing on early eyewitness sources and on history, politics, religion, and psychology, she renders him as a man in full, in all his complexity and vitality. Hazleton's account follows the a ..." |
 | | Jezebel(1st Edition) The Untold Story of the Bible's Harlot Queen by Lesley Hazleton, James D. Tabor Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2007 by Doubleday Religion ISBN-13: 978-0-385-51614-3, ISBN: 0-385-51614-2 "An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 258 pages; Description: viii, 258 p. ; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-246) and index. Subjects: Jezebel, Queen, consort of Ahab, King of Israel --Bible. Summary: There is no woman with a worse reputation than Jezebel, the ancient queen ..." |
 | | Driving to Detroit Memoirs of a Fast Woman by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 1999 by Scribner ISBN-13: 978-0-684-86011-4, ISBN: 0-684-86011-2 "One woman's exploration of America's love for the car. Driving "the long way round" from Seattle to the Detroit auto show, Hazleton visits unmapped regions - places of pilgrimage for the car-crazy - learning en route not only about the peculiar passions of car lovers but also about herself." |
 | | England, Bloody England(1st Edition) An Expatriate's Return by Lesley Hazleton Hardcover, 205 Pages, Published 1990 by Atlantic Monthly Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-87113-329-8, ISBN: 0-87113-329-6 "A British expatriate returns to her native land to probe below the polite, settled facade of English life--uncovering subtle oppression, outdated social structures, and bigotry hidden within the system" |
 | | Mary(Reprint) A Flesh-and-Blood Biography of the Virgin Mother by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2005 by Bloomsbury Usa ISBN-13: 978-1-58234-475-1, ISBN: 1-58234-475-2 "This unusual biography blends imagination and fact in an exquisitely told tale about the most reveled and admired woman of Christianity. Hazleton has been criticized for blurring the lines between research and fiction. (It's true--she does.) Nonetheless, she weaves an outstanding interpretation of this Palestinian girl, who probably went by the name of Maryam and gave birth to "the son of God" at the age of 13. At times Hazleton's style ..." |
 | | Everything Women Always Wanted to Know about Cars; But Didn't Know Who to Ask(1st Edition) by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 1995 by Main Street Books ISBN-13: 978-0-385-47621-8, ISBN: 0-385-47621-3 ""I remember everything about the day I bought my first car. The pride, the awe at the financial responsibility, the way I stroked the paintwork...I loved that car with an intensity that still persists, years later. And even after all the fancy cars I've driven since then, if you gave me half a chance -- if they still made that car -- I'd buy it again."Lesley Hazleton remembers that day so clearly because while men take for granted the i ..." |
 | | The First Muslim The Story of Muhammad by Lesley Hazleton Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2013 by Riverhead Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59448-728-6, ISBN: 1-59448-728-6 "The extraordinary life of the man who founded Islam, and the world he inhabited—and remade. Look out for Lesley Hazleton's new book, Agnostic: A Spirited Manifesto, coming in February 2016. Muhammad’s was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance; yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to l ..." |
 | | Jerusalem, Jerusalem A Memoir or War and Peace, Passion and Politics by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1987 by Penguin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-010244-4, ISBN: 0-14-010244-2 |
 | | Jerusalem, Jerusalem(1st Edition) by Lesley Hazleton Hardcover, 243 Pages, Published 1986 by Atlantic Monthly Press ISBN-13: 978-0-87113-064-8, ISBN: 0-87113-064-5 "A MEMOIR OF WAR AND PEACE, PASSION AND POLITICS." |
 | | Where Mountains Roar(1st Edition) A Personal Report from the Sinai and Negev Desert by Lesley Hazleton Hardcover, 222 Pages, Published 1980 by Holt, Rinehart And Winston ISBN-13: 978-0-575-02856-2, ISBN: 0-575-02856-4 "The desert evokes a harsh, haunting landscape. The ageless Sinai and Negev desert, more than any other, suggests a history steeped in the blood and lore of many cultures. To penetrate that fearful and splendid place, Lesley Hazleton spent over a year discovering the incredible desert. Here is a richly faceted account of its miraculous existence." |
 | | Where mountains roar(1st Edition) A personal report from the Sinai and Negev Deserts by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 223 Pages, Published 1980 by Holt, Rinehart, Winston ISBN-13: 978-0-03-045321-2, ISBN: 0-03-045321-6 "VERY LIGHT EDGE WEAR IN LIKE DJ." |
 | | England, Bloody England by Lesley Hazleton 205 Pages ISBN-13: 978-0-7924-8037-2, ISBN: 0-7924-8037-6 |
 | | Driving to Detroit(1st Edition) An Automotive Odyssey by Lesley Hazleton Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 1998 by Free Press ISBN-13: 978-0-684-83987-5, ISBN: 0-684-83987-3 "Leaving her home in Seattle in midsummer to drive "the long way round" to the Detroit auto show, Lesley Hazleton embarks on a five-month journey to visit the holy places for cars -- where they are raced, displayed, crashed, tested, and made -- as she seeks to understand our deep fascination with automobiles. Her quest takes her on a road trip that teaches her not only about cars and the peculiar passions of car lovers but also about her ..." |
 | | Confessions of a Fast Woman by Lesley Hazleton Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 1993 by Addison-Wesley ISBN-13: 978-0-201-62481-6, ISBN: 0-201-62481-8 "Lesley Hazleton. his Model-T Ford if it broke down hundreds of miles from the nearest dealer simply no longer applies for most drivers. ... I wanted to be familiar with what went on under the hood, to be able to look at an engine and know the car's ... But most of all, I wanted to get down to basics. I wanted ... seemed to think it quite reasonable when I walked in one morning, introduced myself, and announced that I was good at sw ..." |
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