Hard to explain..Please read this book!!

Thanks Gege

An outstanding book! I loved the spiritual aspect of the novel- somewhat unconventional but moving. A brother and sister to rival Jem and Scout Finch in their adoration of life, their creativity, and their devotion to their father.

From ReadingGroupGuides.com:
"Set in the Minnesota countryside and North Dakota Badlands of the early 1960s, Peace Like a River is a moving, engrossing, beautifully told story about one family's quest to retrieve its most wayward member. Reuben Land, the novel's asthmatic and self-effacing eleven-year-old narrator, recounts an unforgettable journey riddled with outlaw tales, heartfelt insights, and bona fide miracles. Born without air in his lungs, Reuben is keenly aware of the gift of breath—and, by extension, the gift of life. Time and again, both gifts are bestowed on Reuben by his father, a gentlemanly soul who works as a school janitor and has the power—and faith—to bestow true miracles. But when Davy (Reuben's brother) kills two intruders who break into the Land home with evil intent, and then escapes from prison while his trial is in progress, events seem to have worsened beyond the aid of miracles. Or have they? For, once Reuben and his family set out to find Davy, the reader eventually witnesses rivers, plains, and city lights unseen by mortal eyes.

Equal parts tragedy, romance, adventure yarn, and meditation, Peace Like a River is an inspired story of family love, religious faith, and the lifelong work and trust required of both. Leif Enger's first novel is a work of easy generosity and uncommon wisdom, a book to be shared with friends and loved ones."

I think I will set up a ring.


Controlled release! Enjoy!

Received in the mail today as part of a ring. I can't wait to get started!!!

Excellent book! There was so much to enjoy in this lovely novel: adventure, family, spirituality and of course, Swede's story in verse of Sundance and Valdez.

Thanks for sharing, KatieLindsay.

Sent to paulsbooks. Delivery confirmation # 04071469910029019891.

(aka paulsbooks) Thanks for sending this book! I will be reading it soon!

Thank you for sharing this great book. What an interesting story...full of hope and sadness, but moslty about the strength of the human spirit and the steadfastness of famiy bonds.
I appreciated this quote: "If he were here to begin the account, I believe Dad would say what he said to Swede and me on the worst night of all our lives: We and the world, my children, will always be at war. Retreat is impossible. Arm yourselves."

I'm hoping to continue this book ring! I will post the list of participants here.
Please journal when you receive the book and after you read the book. Quickly send the book on to the next participant! I hope others enjoy this great book, too!


(if book goes to UK) Midlifecrisis UK

Received today - thank you very much. I will journal again when I have finished and check whether there is somewhere else you want me to send it.

Yes, I enjoyed it as well. Some beautiful use of language and Swede's poetry was wonderful. I will pm tostle and see if there are any more for the ring/ray.

Posted to Cross-Patch on 30 November

Thankyou, the book has arrived. Thanks for the 'No rush' - Christmas and all (it's only 4 December and I'm panicking.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Yes, I think that's right.

9 Jan. Posted to Tregossip today. Happy reading.

arrived today
am I the last?

What a wonderful book

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Work (last day) bring and share bookshelf