Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover 2001 Second printing in Near Fine condition with a previous owner's small embossed seal on the title page with a Fine dust jacket. "The story of a father raising his three children in 1960s Minnesota, 'Peace Like a River' is at once a heroic quest, a tragedy, a love story, and a haunting meditation on the possibility of magic in the everyday world."

Synopsis

Peace Like a River (2001) is a best-selling novel by Leif Enger, who took the title from the lyrics of the hymn "It Is Well with My Soul", which was performed at his wedding. Enger wrote the novel to amuse his family, taking story suggestions from his children and giving the lead character asthma to encourage one of his sons, also an asthmatic. A film version written by Kathy McWorter is scheduled for release in 2009.

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On Jul 17 2009, Egolpis said:

This is an outstanding First Novel, although I would not recommend his later work. This was the first book in many years where I actually both laughed and cried out lound in reading it. This elegant piece of fiction will delight you. If you enjoy it, you may wish to try "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving.

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Bookseller: Charlie's Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 14971
Title: Peace Like a River
Author: Leif Enger
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Second Printing
ISBN 10: 087113795X
ISBN 13: 9780871137951
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2001
Keywords: Minnesota
Bookseller catalogs: Fiction; Ficton;

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