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But Now I See! - Couverture souple

Brothers, John

 
9780595533244: But Now I See!
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595533248 ISBN 13 : 9780595533244
Editeur : iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

But Now I See is the dramatic story of a Vietnam veteran turned Protestant minister, who wrestles with questions about guilt and about forgiveness, who gets it and who doesn't? Rev. Will McKenzie ministers to a large congregation among the elegant but decadent society of pre-Katrina New Orleans. When a member of his congregation murders her unfaithful husband, Will's wartime flashbacks accelerate, pressing him to face his own inner conflicts and driving him to resolve guilt for what he did during the war and guilt for surviving when others died. As he struggles, Will encounters repeated lures from a seductive church member, the unending demands of his congregation, and his own brush with emotional breakdown. The novel offers spiritual and psychological insights into our human nature and the dynamics of guilt and forgiveness. Written with dry humor amid life's unflinching realism, the narrative lures the reader deeper and deeper into the essence of human existence. Will's inner transformation invites us to evaluate our own views of love and acceptance, in the face of guilt and the need for forgiveness. A rich and profound experience awaits the reader of this exceptional novel.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

But Now I See is the dramatic story of a Vietnam veteran turned Protestant minister, who wrestles with questions about guilt and about forgiveness, who gets it and who doesn't? Rev. Will McKenzie ministers to a large congregation among the elegant but decadent society of pre-Katrina New Orleans. When a member of his congregation murders her unfaithful husband, Will's wartime flashbacks accelerate, pressing him to face his own inner conflicts and driving him to resolve guilt for what he did during the war and guilt for surviving when others died. As he struggles, Will encounters repeated lures from a seductive church member, the unending demands of his congregation, and his own brush with emotional breakdown. The novel offers spiritual and psychological insights into our human nature and the dynamics of guilt and forgiveness. Written with dry humor amid life's unflinching realism, the narrative lures the reader deeper and deeper into the essence of human existence. Will's inner transformation invites us to evaluate our own views of love and acceptance, in the face of guilt and the need for forgiveness. A rich and profound experience awaits the reader of this exceptional novel.

Biographie de l'auteur

A native of New Orleans, John Brothers holds degrees from Princeton University, two theological seminaries, and a Ph.D. in counseling. He served as a parish minister for twenty-two years and practiced psychotherapy for eighteen. Recently retired, he lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife Nancy.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595533248
ISBN 13 
9780595533244
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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