The daughter of a renowned Baptist preacher uncovers a shocking secret about her father that challenges her faith and family ties in this debut novel. Every summer, fifteen-year-old Miriam Horton and her family travel through small Southern towns for revival season, where her father conducts large healing services for those seeking cures. This summer, however, the revival takes an unexpected turn. After witnessing a violent act during one service, Miriam's faith in her father and her beliefs begin to waver. Upon returning home, she grapples with the realization that she may possess healing powers herself, despite her father's and the church's insistence that such abilities are forbidden for women. Over the following year, Miriam faces a difficult choice between her faith, her family, and her newfound abilities, which could help others but also risk her father's wrath if discovered. This narrative celebrates both feminism and faith, exploring themes of spiritual awakening and disillusionment within a Southern black Evangelical community. Monica West's poignant coming-of-age story delves into complex family dynamics and the experience of living among the faithful.
Monica West Bücher
