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Gilead: A Novel
Marilynne Robinson Manufacturer: Picador ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 031242440X Release Date: 2006-01-10 |
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In 1981, Marilynne Robinson wrote Housekeeping, which won the PEN/Hemingway Award and became a modern classic. Since then, she has written two pieces of nonfiction: Mother Country and The Death of Adam. With Gilead, we have, at last, another work of fiction. As with The Great Fire, Shirley Hazzards's return, 22 years after The Transit of Venus, it was worth the long wait. Books such as these take time, and thought, and a certain kind of genius. There are no invidious comparisons to be made. Robinson's books are unalike in every way but one: the same incisive thought and careful prose illuminate both.The narrator, John Ames, is 76, a preacher who has lived almost all of his life in Gilead, Iowa. He is writing a letter to his almost seven-year-old son, the blessing of his second marriage. It is a summing-up, an apologia, a consideration of his life. Robinson takes the story away from being simply the reminiscences of one man and moves it into the realm of a meditation on fathers and children, particularly sons, on faith, and on the imperfectability of man.
The reason for the letter is Ames's failing health. He wants to leave an account of himself for this son who will never really know him. His greatest regret is that he hasn't much to leave them, in worldly terms. "Your mother told you I'm writing your begats, and you seemed very pleased with the idea. Well, then. What should I record for you?" In the course of the narrative, John Ames records himself, inside and out, in a meditative style. Robinson's prose asks the reader to slow down to the pace of an old man in Gilead, Iowa, in 1956. Ames writes of his father and grandfather, estranged over his grandfather's departure for Kansas to march for abolition and his father's lifelong pacifism. The tension between them, their love for each other and their inability to bridge the chasm of their beliefs is a constant source of rumination for John Ames. Fathers and sons.
The other constant in the book is Ames's friendship since childhood with "old Boughton," a Presbyterian minister. Boughton, father of many children, favors his son, named John Ames Boughton, above all others. Ames must constantly monitor his tendency to be envious of Boughton's bounteous family; his first wife died in childbirth and the baby died almost immediately after her. Jack Boughton is a ne'er-do-well, Ames knows it and strives to love him as he knows he should. Jack arrives in Gilead after a long absence, full of charm and mischief, causing Ames to wonder what influence he might have on Ames's young wife and son when Ames dies.
These are the things that Ames tells his son about: his ancestors, the nature of love and friendship, the part that faith and prayer play in every life and an awareness of one's own culpability. There is also reconciliation without resignation, self-awareness without deprecation, abundant good humor, philosophical queries--Jack asks, "'Do you ever wonder why American Christianity seems to wait for the real thinking to be done elsewhere?'"--and an ongoing sense of childlike wonder at the beauty and variety of God's world.
In Marilynne Robinson's hands, there is a balm in Gilead, as the old spiritual tells us. --Valerie Ryan
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A major new novel from the author of Housekeeping.Customer Reviews:
Boring Book!.......2007-10-08
Slow Down for Excellence.......2007-09-30
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Book Club selection - Calm and Detached.......2007-09-27
I'd like to love it, but I was bored.......2007-09-16
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Gilead : A Novel
Marilynne Robinson Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0006393837 |
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Balm in Gilead - Salves from the Souk of Imagination
Stan Lee; Robert Silverberg; Dan Mishkin; Clifford Meth; Marv Wolfman; Jack Dann; Eric Mahr; William Tenn; William Messner-Loebs; Moshe Chaim Levy; Owl Goingback; Harlan Ellison Manufacturer: Goosetree Press and Mindworm Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1888669144 |
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The Stories and art in this volume of whimsey share one important element. All were generously contributed in an effort to aid the victims of terror in northern Israel. Many of these artists are the leading voices of their respective genres-their politics and points of view vary sufficiently to create a stout dialogue. The result of their joining is BALM IN GILEAD, a delicious anthology of artistic speculations and meditations that, despite theological nuances, move beyond the boundaries of culture to join in a single voice of hope.
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Gilead - Reading Group Guide: A Novel
Marilynne Robinson Manufacturer: Picador ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0312425503 Release Date: 2006-01-10 |
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Set of 2 Novels By Marilynne Robinson - Housekeeping, Gilead
Marilynne Robinson ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000WM2UNQ |
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Set of 2 Novels By Marilynne Robinson - Housekeeping, Gilead.
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A devout and different novel wins widespread acclaim.(Book Review): An article from: National Catholic Reporter
Patrick Giles Manufacturer: National Catholic Reporter ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000AJQQL8 Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by National Catholic Reporter on April 15, 2005. The length of the article is 1135 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Marilynne Robinson's "Gilead": A Study Guide from Gale's "Novels for Students" (Volume 24, Chapter 5)
ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000JJ4BZC Release Date: 2006-10-10 |
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Turn to "Novels for Students" to get your research done in record time. Brought to you by Thomson Gale--the world's leading source of literary criticism and analysis--this e-doc contains: author biography; plot summary; character analysis; an overview of the novel's themes, style, and historical context; a compendium of in-depth critical material; study questions; suggestions for further reading; and much more.
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This almost chosen people: Marilynne Robinson's novel of America's Protestant soul.(Books & Arts)(Gilead)(Book Review): An article from: The Weekly Standard
Gregory Feeley Manufacturer: News America Incorporated ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00096TCJK Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from The Weekly Standard, published by News America Incorporated on January 31, 2005. The length of the article is 991 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Gilead: A Novel
Marilynne Robinson Manufacturer: Picador ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000QYCOF4 |
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Henry James's the Ambassadors: A Critical Study (Ams Studies in the Nineteenth Century)
Dorothea Krook-Gilead Manufacturer: AMS Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0404614957 |
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Further Than Passion
Cheryl Holt Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 031299284X Release Date: 2005-03-01 |
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Kate Duncan agrees to help her young cousin land a husband though she draws the line when she learns the foolish girl wants to use an apothecary's love potion to snag the notorious Marcus Pelham! To prove the elixir a fake, Kate drinks it herself-and experiences the most erotic moment of her life when she stumbles upon Marcus in a most compromising position. Every nerve in Kate's body sings as she watches from the shadows, but is her response a result of the potion....or the man? Luckily, Marcus is far too busy to notice Kate's spying-or so she thinks.... As the Earl of Stamford, Marcus has his choice of willing ladies to share his bed. Yet nothing has ever aroused him as much as the image of Kate watching him. Marcus tries to have a little fun with Kate by drinking the elixir-and then appearing to lose all control every time she's near. But the prank goes awry when Marcus finds himself wildly and truly attracted to the innocent Kate. As he teaches her the passionate art of seduction, will he lose his heart for the very first time?Customer Reviews:
Recycled lines does not make a good book..........2007-08-21
One of the worst romance novels I have ever read!!! (And I have read a lot of them).......2007-08-17
A real stinker........2005-12-06
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Further than Passion.......2005-10-10
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Further Than Passion
Cheryl Holt Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0739450158 |
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Further Than Passion
Cheryl Holt Manufacturer: St Martins Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000PGOSFM |
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Y: The Last Man Vol. 7: Paper Dolls
Brian K. Vaughan Manufacturer: Vertigo ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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The saga of Yorick Brown, the last man on Earth, continues in PAPER DOLLS, writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Pia Guerra's award-winning VERTIGO series. In addition to catching up on the adventures of Yorick's monkey Ampersand (whose body holds the key to stopping the male-killing plague) and telling the origin of Agent 355, PAPER DOLLS chronicles Yorick and 355's search for Yorick's fiancee Beth in Australia -- a search that yields a large dose ofunwanted publicity for the Last Man, and deadly consequences for those he cares for!Customer Reviews:
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Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: Chosen Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0800792963 |
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This spiritual adventure from best-selling author Catherine Marshall relates tales from her childhood to marriage, and reads like a secret, questioning journal-and journey. Along the way, Marshall offers guidance on topics such as forgiveness, suffering, miracles, unanswered prayer, and healing. The result is a poignant revelation of her authentic search for a meaningful life, a practical faith, and a closer relationship with God.With more than two million copies in print, the continuing vitality of Beyond Our Selves stems from its basic practicality as a handbook that shines insight on subjects concerning every believer. In fact, Beyond Our Selves is inspiring millions of people around the world in search of meaning for their lives-challenging them to stretch their beliefs, deepen their faith, and revitalize their purpose.
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A must read for every Christian.......2006-10-22
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Beyond Our Selves.......2003-02-13
A Spirit Reviving Treasure.......2002-12-17
Simply Written, Straight to the Heart.......1999-10-15
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The Collected Works of Catherine Marshall: To Live Again and Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: Inspirational Press (NY) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0884861767 |
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Inspirational Reading.......2000-05-26
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Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: Spire Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: B000E59FD4 |
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Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000IESZJG |
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3 Titles By Catherine Marshall : God Loves You Beyond Our Selves The Helper
Catherin Marshall Manufacturer: Various ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000P9LEJC |
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three mmpb books. 3 Titles By Catherine Marshall : God Loves You Beyond Our Selves The Helper
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Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NPXO0U |
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BEYOND OUR SELVES
CATHERINE MARSHALL Manufacturer: HODDER ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000S5Q5AG |
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Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Book Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NPZ8M2 |
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Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc. 1961 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NXL2TM |
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Beyond Our Selves
Catherine Marshall Manufacturer: New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. 1961 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NVDR7Y |
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