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Loading... Bread for the Baker's Child: A Novelby Joseph Caldwell
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Very well-written, but the story seems so slight to be made into such a beautiful artwork. Caldwell's undeniable gift for language needs a stronger spine to stand up to his words. ( ) no reviews | add a review
A nun struggles to keep her order afloat while her imprisoned brother fights for survival in this "elegiac tale of tragedy and redemption" (Booklist). At first glance, the siblings at the heart of Bread for the Baker's Child couldn't seem more different. Rachel is a devoted nun, while Phillip is a faithless accountant in prison for embezzlement. It soon becomes apparent that the two share a painful past, and though separately confined, their spirits and struggles intersect dramatically. Rachel attempts to both run her order and tend to a beloved Mother General on the brink of death. Meanwhile, Phillip comes to the aid of a vulnerable inmate, precipitating a romantic bond that could prove fatal. Intricately structured and psychologically acute, this is a gripping novel exploring the balance between good and evil. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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