My Ishmael

My Ishmael
My Ishmael  
Paperback cover
Author(s) Daniel Quinn
Cover artist Claude Anderson
Country United States
Language English
Genre(s) Novel
Publisher Bantam Books
Publication date December 1997
Media type Print (Paperback)
ISBN 0-553-10636-8
OCLC Number 37401101
Dewey Decimal 813/.54 21
LC Classification PS3567.U338 M9 1997
Preceded by Ishmael, The Story of B

My Ishmael is a sidequel to Ishmael and a sequel to The Story of B, both also by Daniel Quinn . Its plot revolves around a gorilla named Ishmael who describes his philosophy regarding tribal society to Julie, a twelve-year-old girl.

Plot summary

The book reflects the author's evolving philosophy by clarifying concepts in the previous novel which the protagonist supposedly misunderstood. It resolves the problem of Ishmael dying at the end of the earlier work by explaining that this was all part of an elaborate plot to allow the gorilla to finally return to Africa, where he can live the natural life that he has taught to his disciples.

James Lee/Discovery

This book was mentioned by James Lee in his list of demands when he took several hostages at the Discovery Channel Headquarters on September 1, 2010. He demanded the network air daily programs based on the book, specifically content found on pages 207 through 212.[1]

References

  1. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/01/AR2010090106710_3.html?wprss=rss_print


v · d · eThe works of Daniel Quinn
Dreamer  • Ishmael  • The Story of B  • Providence: The Story of a 50 Year Vision Quest (autobiography)  • My Ishmael  • A Newcomer's Guide to the Afterlife (with Tom Whalen)  • An Animist Testament (audio cassette)  • Beyond Civilization  • The Man Who Grew Young (graphic novel)  • After Dachau  • The Holy  • Tales of Adam  • Work, Work, Work  • If They Give You Lined Paper, Write Sideways

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