The Elected Member by Bernice Rubens

The Elected Member is a poignant and darkly humorous novel that delves into the life of a brilliant but troubled man who begins to see silverfish everywhere. His elderly father, a respected Rabbi, struggles to understand and help his son while grappling with his own guilt and the disintegration of their family. The book explores themes of mental illness, addiction, familial relationships, and the complexities of the human psyche.

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