Fathers and Sons

Consider this book the Trilogy in our most recent MOP reads. It’s a book about life. I read it years ago; kept it, and want to share it. Interestingly, this novel is in fact the first in a trilogy by the author.

It is with some degree of trepidation that I dare to say the author is not one of us. I suspect it may be an unveiled confidence laying bare my pomposity that shields my fear from this fostered bias.
I expect you lay bare many hidden gems mining the pages of this novel.

Here are clues that will lead you, with minimal research, to its one word title disclosure that begins with a time honored consonant. These clues and the Published critical acclaims that follow  promoted will direct you to the source of this Pulitzer Prize nugget.

“(Blank) is a book that deserves to be read slowly, thoughtfully, and repeatedly”. Good novels about spiritual life are rare. This is one of the best.”
”You will hang on every word.”
“(Blank) is a quiet, deep, celebration of life that you must not miss.”
“This is a morally and emotionally complex novel where every word matters. A classic that should be read, savored, and read again.”
(Blank) is the rarest of books. The disarmingly simple prose in this novel is filled with profound wisdom.”
“Quietly powerful and moving articles of faith.”
(Blank) is a quiet, deep celebration of life that you must not miss.”

The 2004 book spins a moral tale that touches humanity regardless of gender in about 250 pages.

I endeavor to enjoin our minds to expound the “between the lines wisdom” of this novel over the holiday season, which extends through my January birthday.

Enjoy,
I remain Pompous