Swimming across the Hudson

By Joshua Henkin

"When you're adopted, everything's contingent." So says Ben Suskind, the narrator of Joshua Henkin's debut novel, Swimming Across the Hudson. Ben knows what he's talking about: the sons of different... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399141162
• ISBN13: 9780399141164
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Swimming Across The Hudson

It arrived on time. It was in good condition and I already read it. It was a good book. Thank you.

Swimming Across the Hudson wins the gold!

Joshua Henkin brings forth an older generation's perspective through a new generation's viewpoint. You laugh. You cry. You understand. What a great book! I can't wait till his next book comes out.

The characters were human and believable, the story touching

I picked up this book one day when I was home from work with food poisoning.Immediately, it took my mind off the illness, and transported me to the world of these characters, struggling with very real concerns which underpin the most pressing issues of identity. Good work, Josh!!! You have created a very real and convincing story.

Great Book

I really enjoyed this book. If you are gay & jewish you can relate to this story. It is well told and the character's obsessions are relevant and realistic. I couldn't put it down until it was completed. Passed it around to friends who have also enjoyed.

Touching story of identity and family. Great first novel.

The New York Times review hits all the major points. This is a touching story of two adopted brothers, one in search of more than just his biological mother. It raises questions about identity, family, all told through the voice of one of the brothers. A great first novel. I look forward to reading more from Henki