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Gilead
A Novel
by Marilynne Robinson · 2004 · 247 pages
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About This Book
An aging Congregationalist minister in Iowa writes a letter to his young son to document their family history before his death. The narrative explores the legacies of his father and grandfather through stories of the Civil War, pacifism, and theology. It is a meditative reflection on grace, forgiveness, and the miracle of ordinary life.
Book Details
Published
2004
Pages
247
Language
en
ISBN
9780312424404
Awards & Recognition
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2005)National Book Critics Circle Award (2004)
Series
Part 1 of Gilead
Audiobook Available
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