“ whether we as the reader believe in God or not doesn’t matter, because what we’re moved by is the hopeful way she sees the world, the way she writes about so lovingly.” this. this all day. love Robinson.
I love Robinson so so much--and loved “listening in” to your reflections, Hunter. Gilead is the book I most frequently give away to others, hoping they’ll love it as much as I do.
I totally understand not being ready for Marilynne Robinson. I read her my senior year of college as part of my senior capstone as an English major (I was 22, almost 23) and probably wouldn't have been ready for her before then. I read Home first, as it was the assigned book, and it was a revelation to me. I love her precisely because of the thoughtfulness and complexity of her portrayal of humans for whom faith is central. She really defies (redefines?) what being "Christian author" could mean, much like Flannery O'Connor.
I love how you shared your experience with these books and how they reminded you of and connected you to your Granny's practice. I bought but haven't read Jack yet, and this post might just be the incentive I need to pick it up.
I have never read Robinson, but Gilead has long been on my list. I loved the way you wrote about your rituals with your grandmother and what that meant to you.
“ whether we as the reader believe in God or not doesn’t matter, because what we’re moved by is the hopeful way she sees the world, the way she writes about so lovingly.” this. this all day. love Robinson.
I love Robinson so so much--and loved “listening in” to your reflections, Hunter. Gilead is the book I most frequently give away to others, hoping they’ll love it as much as I do.
I totally understand not being ready for Marilynne Robinson. I read her my senior year of college as part of my senior capstone as an English major (I was 22, almost 23) and probably wouldn't have been ready for her before then. I read Home first, as it was the assigned book, and it was a revelation to me. I love her precisely because of the thoughtfulness and complexity of her portrayal of humans for whom faith is central. She really defies (redefines?) what being "Christian author" could mean, much like Flannery O'Connor.
I love how you shared your experience with these books and how they reminded you of and connected you to your Granny's practice. I bought but haven't read Jack yet, and this post might just be the incentive I need to pick it up.
I have never read Robinson, but Gilead has long been on my list. I loved the way you wrote about your rituals with your grandmother and what that meant to you.