Some books relate to readers differently such as personalities relate to others. I saw this book on the NY TIMES BEST SELLER LIST. It doesn't grab me, it is like someone all over the place. ABRAHAM as the figure of three major world religions is an academic study which would benefit anyone especially those of the three major faith mentioned. I just feel Mr. Feiler is like a little kid telling us about his trip to DISNEYLAND. Not enough background academia and we don't live in his "mind." A lot of jumps and the writer assumes we have his background of events and setting. We don't. He needs to give more background, prepare the reader for the different settings, and maybe apply research more.