The Hour I First Believed
by Wally Lamb
Description
Wally Lamb returns with a profound and heart-rending novel that delves into the enduring impact of trauma and the search for faith amidst unimaginable tragedy. When a high school teacher's wife survives a horrific act of violence at Columbine High School, their lives are irrevocably altered, forcing them to confront the deepest wounds of their past and present. As they seek refuge and healing, the protagonist unearths a rich tapestry of family history through generations of diaries and letters, revealing buried secrets and ancestral struggles. This sweeping narrative masterfully weaves together personal quests for meaning with timeless questions of human resilience, love, and the enduring power of belief.
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paperback
Harper Collins
Published Nov 11, 2008
758 pages
ISBN: 9780060393496
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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