Bibliograph

The first love story, Adam, Eve, and us, Bruce Feiler

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The first love story, Adam, Eve, and us, Bruce Feiler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [275]-296) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The first love story

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

952647442

Responsibility statement

Bruce Feiler

Sub title

Adam, Eve, and us

Summary

"A revelatory journey across four continents and 4,000 years exploring how Adam and Eve introduced the idea of love into the world, and how they continue to shape our deepest feelings about relationships, togetherness, and social cohesion"--Front flap of jacket

Table Of Contents

Introduction. The first couple: why Adam and Eve still matter -- First comes love: how Adam and Eve invented love -- Meet cute: who was present at the creation? -- The devil made me do it: what we do for love -- Chore wars: who needs love? -- That look in their eyes: how sex became evil, then unbecame it -- The other woman: the dark side of love -- Family affair: are we our children's keepers? -- The love you make: bless the broken road -- Conclusion. Afterlife: what Adam and Eve can teach us about relationships

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Adam, Eve, and us

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