by Jo Sinclair (Author), Vivian Gornick (Illustrator)

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 ardous journey back to his authentic identity, his family, and his people.

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Wasteland is a 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 ardous journey back to his authentic identity, his family, and his people.

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