New York:: Atlantic Monthly, (2001). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.. First printing. The author's very highly praised first novel - the story of a father raising his three children in 1960s Minnesota and the story of a road trip in search of a son charged with murder, through the Badlands in their Airstream trailer, as told by 11 year old Reuben. Comments on the back cover from Jim Harrison, Rick Bass and others. Received the Borders Original Voices Award, SIGNED on the title page. 311 pp.

Synopsis

Peace Like a River (2001) is a best-selling novel by Leif Enger, who took the title from the lyrics of the hymn "It Is Well with My Soul", which was performed at his wedding. Enger wrote the novel to amuse his family, taking story suggestions from his children and giving the lead character asthma to encourage one of his sons, also an asthmatic. A film version written by Kathy McWorter is scheduled for release in 2009.

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On Jul 17 2009, Egolpis said:

This is an outstanding First Novel, although I would not recommend his later work. This was the first book in many years where I actually both laughed and cried out lound in reading it. This elegant piece of fiction will delight you. If you enjoy it, you may wish to try "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving.

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Bookseller: Bookfever.com, IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 82270
Title: PEACE LIKE A RIVER.
Author: Enger, Leif
Format/Binding: SIGNED hardcover first edition -
Book Condition: Used - Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Jacket Condition: like
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 087113795X
ISBN 13: 9780871137951
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly
Place of Publication: New York:
Date Published: (2001)
Keywords: 1960s, minnesota, badlands, airstream, road trip
Bookseller catalogs: First book or first novel;

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