GileadBy Marilynne Robinson
Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2004. 247 pgs. Fiction
The aging Reverend John Ames has found out that his health is failing and decides to leave his almost seven year old son a journal recounting his life so his son will know his father when he is older.
The rambling stories jump around recounting Ames family history and the community of Gilead, Iowa where he has spent most of his life. The book is filled with spiritual thoughts and questions that Ames has had over his life being a preacher, son of a preacher and a town member of Gilead.
A bit slow for my taste, but if you want a book that is well written with casual conversational style of writing, Marilynne Robinson books are perfect.
KK
1 comment:
This poignant and transcendent story of an aging preacher leaving a record of his life, such as it is, to his young son. Included are bits from his life and family history, his religious convictions, and his affection for the town of Gilead all told with authenticity and depth of feeling.
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