The Poisonwood Bible
Description
In 1959, a devout but misguided Baptist missionary transports his wife and four daughters to the Belgian Congo, armed with unwavering faith and a profound ignorance of the world they are entering. Told from the unique perspectives of the five Price women, this sweeping epic chronicles their experiences over three decades in postcolonial Africa. As their carefully constructed beliefs are tested and transformed by the harsh realities of a foreign land, the family faces both tragic unraveling and remarkable resilience. Barbara Kingsolver's masterful storytelling weaves a powerful narrative of cultural collision, faith, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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paperback
Harper Collins
Published Jul 5, 2005
578 pages
ISBN: 9780060786502
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
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