“SOON, he replied, which makes better sense under the rules of that country than ours. VERY SOON! he added, clasping my hands; then, unable to keep from laughing, he pushed off from the rock like a boy going for the first cold swim of spring; and the current got him. The stream was singing aloud, and I heard him singing with it until he dropped away over the edge.”
This novel is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the power of redemption. Set in the 1960s, it follows the lives of a father and his two sons as they navigate the challenges of life, faith, and love. The story delves into themes of forgiveness, family dynamics, and the search for peace amidst personal and societal turmoil. more
Leif Enger is an American author born in 1961. His works are known for their profound character development and rich emotional expression. Enger's debut novel, 'The Book of Dreams,' won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992, propelling him to fame. more
“If heaven was hot and hell was chilly, tell me, why would you go to heaven?”
“No matter how safe and beautiful it is, a cage is still a cage.”
“God, in his infinite wisdom, hid Hell in the middle of Paradise, to keep us on our toes.”