“This, I thought, is what is meant by 'thy will be done' in the Lord's Prayer, which I had prayed time and again without thinking about it. It means that your will and God's will may not be the same. It means there's a good possibility that you won't get what you pray for. It means that in spite of your prayers you are going to suffer.”
Jayber Crow is a novel that delves into the complexities of human experience, following the protagonist's journey from a wandering drifter to a settled community member. The narrative is rich with historical details and vivid descriptions of rural life, offering a poignant look at the transformative power of love and faith. more
Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more
“Not just self-restraint, that old killjoy, but communal restraint.”
“Long live gravity! Long live stupidity, error, and greed in the palaces of fantasy capitalism!”