Bibliograph

The first love story, Adam, Eve, and us, Bruce Feiler

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Label

The first love story, Adam, Eve, and us, Bruce Feiler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-296) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The first love story

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

952647442

Responsibility statement

Bruce Feiler

Sub title

Adam, Eve, and us

Summary

The PBS host and best-selling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham presents a revelatory account of Adam and Eve's symbolism as central figures in Western imagination and their role in shaping humanity's deepest feelings about relationships, family and togetherness. --Publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction. The first couple: why Adam and Eve still matter -- First comes love: how Adam and Eve invented love -- Meet cute: who was present at the creation? -- The Devil made me do it: what we do for love -- Chore wars: who needs love? -- That look in their eyes: how sex became evil, then unbecame it -- The other woman : the dark side of love -- Family affair: are we our children's keepers? -- The love you make: bless the broken road -- Conclusion. Afterlife: what Adam and Eve can teach us about relationships

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