Essays on the author's faith, childhood, education, and identity within the Christian and the Academic Community are deftly woven together by her studied and researched thoughts on American life, history, ideals, and democracy. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Gilead, Marilynne Robinson here provides a hearty serving for the intellect and poet as she poses thoughtful questions about life and faith in America. 206 pages, hardcover with dust jacket.