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The book of strange new things: a novel
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Published:
London ; New York : Hogarth, 2014.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
500 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
Description

"It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Bea. Peter becomes immersed in the mysteries of an astonishing new environment, overseen by an enigmatic corporation known only as USIC. His work introduces him to a seemingly friendly native population struggling with a dangerous illness and hungry for Peter's teachings--his Bible is their "book of strange new things." But Peter is rattled when Bea's letters from home become increasingly desperate: typhoons and earthquakes are devastating whole countries, and governments are crumbling. Bea's faith, once the guiding light of their lives, begins to falter. Suddenly, a separation measured by an otherworldly distance, and defined both by one newly discovered world and another in a state of collapse, is threatened by an ever-widening gulf that is much less quantifiable. While Peter is reconciling the needs of his congregation with the desires of his strange employer, Bea is struggling for survival. Their trials lay bare a profound meditation on faith, love tested beyond endurance, and our responsibility to those closest to us" --

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780553418866 (pbk.) :, 9780553418842 (hdc.) :, 055341884X (hdc.) :

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Description
"It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Bea. Peter becomes immersed in the mysteries of an astonishing new environment, overseen by an enigmatic corporation known only as USIC. His work introduces him to a seemingly friendly native population struggling with a dangerous illness and hungry for Peter's teachings--his Bible is their "book of strange new things." But Peter is rattled when Bea's letters from home become increasingly desperate: typhoons and earthquakes are devastating whole countries, and governments are crumbling. Bea's faith, once the guiding light of their lives, begins to falter. Suddenly, a separation measured by an otherworldly distance, and defined both by one newly discovered world and another in a state of collapse, is threatened by an ever-widening gulf that is much less quantifiable. While Peter is reconciling the needs of his congregation with the desires of his strange employer, Bea is struggling for survival. Their trials lay bare a profound meditation on faith, love tested beyond endurance, and our responsibility to those closest to us" --,from publisher's web site.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Faber, M. (2014). The book of strange new things: a novel. First edition. London ; New York, Hogarth.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Faber, Michel. 2014. The Book of Strange New Things: A Novel. London ; New York, Hogarth.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Faber, Michel, The Book of Strange New Things: A Novel. London ; New York, Hogarth, 2014.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Faber, Michel. The Book of Strange New Things: A Novel. First edition. London ; New York, Hogarth, 2014.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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