This novel hits right to the heart--a gripping, well-written and researched story of holiness, dashed hopes, and true growth. Young Dov is wild, easily distracted, and a complete disappointment to his unyielding father. Old Ezra the Scribe lives in his own world--a world of dreams, mystical holiness, and a painful desire to rectify the mistakes he once made with his own son, events all wiped out by Nazi brutality. When young and old join forces, can they write a new chapter in the unbroken chain of Torah transmission? This penetrating, enriching novel opens our eyes to the very real issues we face today: learning disabilities, parenting challenges, and the powerful concept of repairing past mistakes.