Peace Like a River
Enger, LeifOn occasion as an asthmatic, eleven year old Reuben Land may struggle to breathe, but he has never hesitated to believe in his father's ability to perform miracles. And it is a miracle the family needs: older brother Davy has escaped from jail and is on the run with the family in hot pursuit.
Set in a wintery 1960s Mid-West, this story is a grand adventure that brings together family, faith and miracles and delivers a gripping and uplifting yarn.
Comments from Groups
A very popular choice. Loved the language, the characters and the descriptions but enough pieces were left out for the reader to make their own choices of what they thought had happened. A book to recommend to others to read. Coromandel 003
I enjoyed the book. It's the sort of book that you need to re-read. Lots of deep meanings. Some really enjoyed it and others disliked it. Upper Hutt 007
Those of us who persevered with it really enjoyed it. Great use of language. Christchurch 185
An extraordinary book; compelling, blending stark realism with a luminous mystery. Characters to love. Landscapes full of beauty and hardship. A new favourite for some. Christchurch 203
Mixed opinion but overall we enjoyed it. A good yarn. Great turns of phrase, but much of it lacked credibility of detail. Levin 001
Mixed reactions to the book. The minority liked it. Others found it hard to get through. Whaka 013
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