Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
An aging minister reflects on his life and faith in a letter to his young son.
Summary
Gilead is a novel by Marilynne Robinson, published in 2004. It is a story of a dying Congregationalist minister, the Reverend John Ames, who writes a letter to his young son, telling him about his life and his faith. The novel is set in the small town of Gilead, Iowa, in 1956. Ames reflects on his life, his father and grandfather, and his relationship with his wife and son.
Interpretation
Gilead is a story of faith, family, and the power of love. It is a meditation on the nature of life and death, and the importance of faith in the face of mortality. It is a story of hope and redemption, and of the power of forgiveness.
Who is this book for?
Gilead is a novel for readers of all ages. It is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of faith, family, and mortality.
Keywords
Faith, Family, Love, Mortality, Redemption