Goyhood

"A big-hearted novel about the enduring importance of faith and family . . . overall, a lot of fun." — Associated Press

"A unique story of identity and redemption that examines no less of an issue than the essence of Judaism." — The Jerusalem Post

"A sweet-natured, fast-paced picaresque, the narrative blends the fun of an impromptu, disaster-laced road trip across the American South with a more serious inquiry into American Jewish identity." — The Forward

"Fenton has a knack for the telling and visually arresting detail. His character sketches, too, are to be relished." — Atlanta Journal Constitution

“If you’re looking for a fun novel about the very real subjects of faith and brotherhood, then you must read Goyhood.” – National Public Radio

Fenton “writes with skill and verve, and his expe­ri­ence as a jour­nal­ist shines through in the detail and tex­ture of his writ­ing and in his ear for dialogue.” – Jewish Book Council

“A riotous, tongue-in-cheek romp of a road trip through the American South…fascinating, funny and soulful.” – Hadassah Magazine

“The prose flows with easy cadence and sly wit. And Fenton’s personable touch is an essential virtue here…Goyhood is, by turns, a rambunctious romp and a novel of ideas.” – The Arts Fuse

* A Zibby Summer Reads Selection

"Nothing is authentic except the quest for the authentic and it's just such a quest that speeds-way-over-the-legal-limit through the pages of Reuven Fenton's remarkably funny and compassionate novel about Goys, Jews, and that most crisis-prone of contemporary identities: the male at middle-age." — Joshua Cohen, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Netanyahus

"Bravo, Reuven Fenton, for finding humor, heart, and meaning in a lost soul’s religious ups and downs. Are Mayer and his twin Jewish? Will happiness win over self-doubt? Goyhood is funny, stirring, smart and beautifully written. Such lovable characters! Such a profoundly delicious book!” — Elinor Lipman, author of Ms. Demeanor and The Inn at Lake Devine

"A surprising and compelling novel written with the authenticity of an insider, the evocative precision of a journalist, and the heart of an audacious romantic." — Jonathan Tropper, author of NYT Bestseller This is Where I Leave You

"A novel with plenty of spritz." — Kirkus Reviews

"With its intricate character development and evocative storytelling, Goyhood is a must-read for those who seek a story with depth, humor, and heart.” — The American Israelite