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The Taker (1919)

The Taker (1919)

Goodman, Daniel Carson

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ISBN10: 1164189484
ISBN13: 9781164189480
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Taker is a novel written by Daniel Carson Goodman and first published in 1919. The story revolves around a young man named John Storm who is gifted with the ability to take on the pain and suffering of others. He uses this ability to help those in need and becomes known as the Taker in his community. However, as he takes on more and more of other people's pain, he begins to struggle with his own mental and physical health. The novel explores themes of selflessness, sacrifice, and the consequences of taking on too much. It also delves into the idea of whether or not it is ethical to take on the suffering of others and whether or not it is sustainable for one person to bear the burden of so many. The Taker is a thought-provoking and emotional read that explores the complexities of human nature and our capacity for empathy and compassion. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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