Peace Like a River

Leif Enger

Dec 2007 · Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

About this ebook

A boy searches for his fugitive brother in 1960s Minnesota in this New York Times bestseller—“a stunning debut novel [of] faith, miracles, and family” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

An eleven-year-old asthmatic boy, Reuben Land has reason to believe in miracles. But he will soon learn that life, even when touched by the divine, is never easy. Along with his father and poetically inclined sister, Reuben finds himself on a cross-country search for his outlaw older brother who has been controversially charged with murder.

The Land family’s journey is touched by serendipity and the kindness of strangers, and its remarkable conclusion demonstrates how family, love, and faith can stand up to the most terrifying of enemies—and the most tragic of fates. “A rich mixture of adventure, tragedy, and healing,” Peace Like a River is “a collage of legends from sources sacred and profane—from the Old Testament to the Old West, from the Gospels to police dramas” (Ron Charles, The Christian Science Monitor).

Ratings and reviews

Let me say I despise reading; I only read what I'm assigned. After being assigned this novel and finishing it, let me say that this is the best book I've ever read and probably will ever read. I don't see another novel ever impacting me as much emotionally as this one has.

I miss being along side these people, wish the book hadn't ended. What is it about this book that I feel more rested, more willing and a teeny bit happier?

It's still moving about in my head. A terribly good, well written story.

About the author

Leif Enger was raised in Osakis, Minnesota, and worked as a reporter and producer for Minnesota Public Radio for nearly twenty years. He lives on a farm in Minnesota with his wife and two sons.