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Mentioned in 19 episodes

Gilead

Book • 2004
In 'Gilead', Marilynne Robinson crafts a deeply personal and introspective narrative through the eyes of John Ames, a 76-year-old pastor writing to his seven-year-old son in 1956.

The novel explores themes of faith, forgiveness, and redemption as Ames recounts his life, his family's history, and the tensions between his abolitionist grandfather and his pacifist father.

The book is a meditation on the human condition, highlighting the beauty in everyday moments and the profound bond between fathers and sons.

It won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award.

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Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned by
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Miri Rubin
as an example of an author who uses typology in their work.
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Typology
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Maryanne Wolf
for understanding empathy in human relationships.
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196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf
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Tyler Cowen
as one of
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Marilynne Robinson
's famous novels.
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Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Interpretation, Calvinist Thought, and Religion in America
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Naomi Fry
as a novel offering a positive depiction of fatherhood through letters between a dying father and his son.
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I Need a Critic: May 2025 Edition
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Matthew Sitman
in the context of writing about religious faith in fiction.
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Political Fictions (w/ Vinson Cunningham)
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Barbara Kingsolver
as an example of a novel deeply embedded in a specific place.
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Writing Lessons Episode 4: Sense of Place Featuring Barbara Kingsolver
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John Anderson
as one of
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Marilynne Robinson
's award-winning books.
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Marilynne Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist And Author
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Collin Hansen
in comparison to
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Allen Levi
's book.
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The Great Novel That Almost Wasn't
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Henry Oliver
as one of the best novels of the last few years, noted for its unique perspective and inclusion in the New York Times best books of the century list.
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Henry Oliver: The Literary Moment
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Jeanette Winterson
as a possible nightmare version of the 1950s.
Jeanette Winterson: 40 Years of Storytelling
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Mollie Hemingway
, who appreciates its high wisdom-to-sentence ratio and tender exploration of Calvinism.
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 161: Obamagate
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Jeff O'Neal
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Rebecca Schinsky
during their power ranking of Pulitzer winners, placing it highly for its profound exploration of faith and family.
The 10 Best Winners of The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction of the Century So Far
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Gretchen Rubin
as one of her favorite books.
Ep. 527: What a Favorite Book Reveals, Photo Selection Tips & Family Secrets Explored
Mentioned by Barack Obama as an author whose writing process he found interesting.
President Barack Obama
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Andrew Peterson
in relation to her ideas about the new creation and the enduring significance of earthly experiences.
Finding God in the Garden with Andrew Peterson
Mentioned as the unique novel they are tackling in this episode.
The Everyday Ecstasy of Marilynne Robinsone's GILEAD
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Ryan Holiday
while discussing the importance of expressing love to children.
Let Them Know They Give You This
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Kaitlyn Schiess
in the closing remarks, referencing the pastor John Ames's perspective on the planet's beauty and worth.
Why did God make the other planets?
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Krista Tippett
in the introduction, highlighting her novels and their themes.
[Unedited] Marilynne Robinson and Marcelo Gleiser with Krista Tippett
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Ross Douthat
in relation to a quote about the story of the world being like an epic told in heaven.
Religion Strikes Back: Why Everyone Should Believe in God (ft. Ross Douthat)

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