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Little Faith
Book • 2019
In 'Little Faith', Nickolas Butler explores the complexities of faith and family through the story of Lyle Hovde, a man living in rural Wisconsin.
Lyle's life is disrupted when his daughter, Shiloh, becomes involved with a charismatic preacher who believes her son, Isaac, has healing powers.
This involvement threatens Isaac's safety and forces Lyle to confront his own doubts about faith.
The novel is set over the course of a year, mirroring the changing seasons and the emotional shifts within the family.
Lyle's life is disrupted when his daughter, Shiloh, becomes involved with a charismatic preacher who believes her son, Isaac, has healing powers.
This involvement threatens Isaac's safety and forces Lyle to confront his own doubts about faith.
The novel is set over the course of a year, mirroring the changing seasons and the emotional shifts within the family.
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