I have just finished reading an epic book. The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb incorporates real life events from our recent history, particularly Columbine and Katrina, as well as those from long ago such as the Civil War and women's suffrage into a story that works on so many levels it feels like a skyscraper.
It is a devastating story of an inordinate amount of tragedy visiting one couple. There were times when I thought I can't read anymore because this is so sad. Occasionally some gallows humor sneaks in to break up the gloom. Nevertheless, I am so glad I perservered as the message of grace (the books title come from the hymn Amazing Grace) and hope that resonates at the end makes it all worthwhile.
The book may be of particular interest to those of us in Connecticut as local historical figures, settings and UConn basketball references are woven in neatly.
In this moment of history that is so challenging for many of us, I encourage settling in with this book for a message of hope.
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