Gilead

A spiritual and intimate tale of three generations from the Civil War to the twentieth century. Gilead explores the relationship between fathers and sons and the spiritual battles that still rage at America's heart. Written in the tradition of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman, Marilynne Robinson's prose is beautiful and spiritual, revealing the often unbearable beauty of an ordinary life. Follow Congregationalist minister John Ames as he reflects on the human condition in this unforgettable novel.