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Peace like a river
Book • 2001
Peace Like a River is a stirring novel that follows the Land family—Jeremiah, the devout Christian father, and his children Davey, Reuben, and Swede—as they face a family catastrophe in rural Minnesota in the 1960s.
The story is narrated by Reuben, an asthmatic 11-year-old, who recounts the family's journey after his older brother Davey commits a fatal crime in self-defense and flees.
The novel delves into themes of faith, accountability, perspective, and the power of family love, set against a backdrop of adventure, tragedy, and healing.
It is known for its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and the poetic verses of Swede, the young and precocious sister.
The story is narrated by Reuben, an asthmatic 11-year-old, who recounts the family's journey after his older brother Davey commits a fatal crime in self-defense and flees.
The novel delves into themes of faith, accountability, perspective, and the power of family love, set against a backdrop of adventure, tragedy, and healing.
It is known for its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and the poetic verses of Swede, the young and precocious sister.
