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A River Runs Through It

Book • 1989
The book is set in the small towns and mountains of western Montana and revolves around the narrator, Norman Maclean, and his brother Paul.

It delves into their experiences with fly fishing, their close-knit family, and the broader themes of life, nature, and human relationships.

The story is a blend of memoir, elegy, and allegory, using fly fishing as a metaphor to explore deeper existential questions.

The narrative is marked by vivid descriptions of nature and a poignant reflection on the author's past, particularly the tragic events that shaped his life.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by John Eldredge in the context of the haunting of memories and the passage of time.
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Mentioned by Spencer Neuharth as the movie for the tie-breaking question.
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Mentioned when discussing the use of archive footage from River Runs Through It to de-age Brad Pitt in F1.
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Mentioned by David Lundberg-Kenrick as a beautifully written book recommended by his colleague.
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Mentioned by Fr. Michael Lawrence Rapp as an example of something that should be on the list.
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Mentioned by Paddy O’Connell , referring to a quote from the book about loving without complete understanding.
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Recommended as a beautiful book and semi-autobiographical tale of MacLean's upbringing in western Montana.
Wonderment, Contemplation, and Friendship with God | Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P.

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