Book Fair: Dalsimer on Michener

My friend John Dalsimer spent a good deal of his adult life engaged in a particular kind of good work: he taught non-profits how to keep their books. In retirement, with his wife he has taken more Elderhostel trips than any other person I know. Here he tees up for the Underbelly summer Book Fair:

It is not a new book, but James Michener's The Source is still a good read. Carefully researched as all his books were, the setting is a tell in Israel. An archaeological dig is under way and as each level is revealed, an object is found and a story develops. Michener is a great story teller.

His character development is good, the plot is fun and anyone who has been to Israel will recognize events that sound familiar. It may be fiction, but you can learn from Michener's ability to tell a good story, but teach at the same time.

FWIW, Israel is where John and I first met. Again, recall that for your convenience, we will be collecting all the Book Fair posts here.