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Summary - Peace Like A River: Based On The Book By Leif Enger

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Duration: 18min
Language: English
Format
Category: Personal Development

SUMMARY

PEACE LIKE A RIVER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LEIF ENGER

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY

CONTENT

A Miraculous Beginning

Escalation and Routine

Swede's Imagination and Trouble

Justice and Decisions

Legal Battles and Shifting Tides

Escape and Departure

The Journey West

Encounters in the Badlands

Confrontations and Sacrifice

Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger tells the story of the Land family in the early 1960s. The story is narrated through the eyes of Reuben Land, who struggles with asthma. The family embarks on a journey to find Reuben's. brother, Davy, after he flees from home due to a crime he committed. Led by their father, Jeremiah, whose unwavering faith guides their path, the Lands navigate the beauty and brutality of the American Midwest. Along the way, they encounter various characters and face numerous challenges. The novel explores themes of faith, familial love, loyalty, and the complexities of justice.

Release date

Audiobook: 27 February 2025