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Overview
At the Church of Fire and Brimstone and Gods Almighty Baptizing Wind, Grandpa Herman makes the rules for everyone, and everyone obeys, or else. Try as she might, Ninah hasn't succeeded in resisting temptation her prayer partner, James and finds herself pregnant. She fears the wrath of Grandpa Herman, the congregation and of God Himself. But the events that follow show Ninah that Gods ways are more mysterious than even Grandpa Herman understands.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780425162446 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 04/08/1997 |
Series: | Oprah's Book Club Series |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 336 |
Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.01(h) x 0.86(d) |
Lexile: | 910L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Sheri Reynolds was born in rural South Carolina and now lives in Virginia. She has taught English at Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, and The College of William and Mary. She is at work on a new novel.
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"Truly rapturous."
The New York Times Book Review
"Folksy lyricism . . . a colorful supporting cast . . . a fresh story. As they say in church, 'Hallelujah.'"
Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Powerful."
Atlanta Journal & Constitution
"Assured . . . devastating."
Booklist
"The story compels . . . Reynolds has an imagination that takes the reader into what feels like the world of a teen-age girl trying to make her peace with the world and with god."
Richmond Style Weekly
"The newest and most exciting voice to emerge in contemporary Southern fiction."
San Francisco Bay Guardian
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INTRODUCTION
At the Church of Fire and Brimstone and God's Almighty Baptizing Wind, nearly every pleasure is forbidden, and every action takes place under close scrutiny. Herman Langston, founder of this isolated Pentecostal community, believes he has structured an existence where his followers' only thoughts are of preparing for God's rapidly approaching Day of Judgment, "the rapture."But for Ninah Huff, Herman's 14-year-old granddaughter, the world is a much more complicated place. Her passionate pursuit of righteousness has collided with her attraction to her young prayer partner, James. The consequences of their relationship rock the very foundation of the community, and the conception of their child is the catalyst for Ninah's dramatic coming-of-age.Told in Ninah's clear, powerful voice, The Rapture of Canaan is the bittersweet story of a girl's moving beyond the unquestioning acceptance of religion to a true, loving faith. In the process, she comes to learn that "what is normal is miraculous enough."ABOUT SHERI REYNOLDSBorn in rural South Carolina, Sheri Reynolds now lives in Virginia. She has taught English at Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, and The College of William and Mary. She is at work on a new novel.Praise"The newest and most exciting voice to emerge in contemporary Southern fiction."—San Francisco Bay Guardian"Truly rapturous. Ms. Reynolds's poetic gifts are uncommonly powerful."—The New York Times Book Review"Reynolds delivers folksy lyricism...colorful supporting cast...a fresh story. As they say in church, 'Hallelujah.'"—The Los Angeles Times Book Review"A riveting, thought-provoking experience...A compelling story."—The Boston Globe"Powerful."—Atlanta Journal & ConstitutionRelated TitlesBitterroot LandingSheri Reynolds's first novel is the compelling story of Jael, a woman born into a hard life made more difficult by the constant buzz of competing voices. Some are real, like those of the women in her incest-survivor group; others are more mysterious, like the Virgin Mary's. But Jael is a survivor, growing stronger all the time…waiting for the day when the only voice she needs is her own…0-425-15246-X
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