“I could have married again while I was still young. A congregation likes to have a married minister, and I was introduced to every niece and sister-in-law in a hundred miles. In retrospect, I'm very grateful for whatever reluctance it was that kept me alone until your mother came. Now that I look back, it seems to me that in all that deep darkness a miracle was preparing. So I am right to remember it as a blessed time, and myself as waiting in confidence, even if I had no idea what I was waiting for.”
Quote by Marilynne Robinson
Book:Gilead
Work
Gilead
Gilead is a deeply moving narrative that follows the life of a pastor named John Ames, reflecting on his past and the legacy he leaves behind. The story is narrated through a series of letters to his young son, providing a poignant and introspective look at the complexities of human existence, religious belief, and the enduring bonds of family. more
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