Joel, another great review. I haven't read this one surprisingly. My wife is from Peru so I think this will find its way towards the top of my pile, especially since it isn't too long.
It often seems hard to determine the difference between providence and coincidence, or if these two words simply describe the same thing from different worldviews. How interesting, for example, that you would post this essential reminder about love remaining on the day the news announces the bridge of Baltimore collapsing and perhaps killing six. Fascinating.
I think of the book of Ruth that says, "she chanced upon the field of Boaz"—whom she would later marry. The book highlights this seemingly incidental event to remind us how our chances are God's choices.
Joel, another great review. I haven't read this one surprisingly. My wife is from Peru so I think this will find its way towards the top of my pile, especially since it isn't too long.
It often seems hard to determine the difference between providence and coincidence, or if these two words simply describe the same thing from different worldviews. How interesting, for example, that you would post this essential reminder about love remaining on the day the news announces the bridge of Baltimore collapsing and perhaps killing six. Fascinating.
I think of the book of Ruth that says, "she chanced upon the field of Boaz"—whom she would later marry. The book highlights this seemingly incidental event to remind us how our chances are God's choices.
The connection between the living and the dead is also a major part of Wilder's other best known work, the play "Our Town".
This was required reading in my high school lit class. I was permanently drawn to the reality of connection among people ny the providence of God.
A great and morally compelling novel from my point of view.
This sounds great. I’ve never thought about this book before, now I want to read it!
With you so far. Just borrowed Bridge to start tonight. Love your recommendations. Been reading like crazy lately.