The New York Times Bestseller Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award National Book Award Finalist A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and Housekeeping Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available ...
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The New York Times Bestseller Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award National Book Award Finalist A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and Housekeeping Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available shelter from the rain-and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand to mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a ragged blade to protect them. Despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life was laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to reconcile the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle Christian worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Revisiting the beloved characters and setting of Robinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead and Home , a National Book Award finalist, Lila is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence that is destined to become an American classic.
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New in new dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed by Acclaimed and Multi Award Winning Author Marilynne Robinson, in person. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 272 p. Audience: General/trade. A New (Pristine Condition) copy in a New (Pristine Condition) dust jacket; a tight copy that was bought new in 2014, and never read; opened only for signing. First Edition-First Printing with a full number line beginning with a 1. Signed, signature only, on the Title page, by Acclaimed and Multi Award Winning Author Marilynne Robinson, in person, during her book tour event for this Title in New York City on October 16, 2014. "Lila" is the third installment of Marilynne's 'Gilead Series' (after "Gilead" and "Home"). The novel focuses on the courtship and marriage of Lila and John Ames, as well as the backstory of Lila's transient past and her complex attachments. "Lila" is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence. It was the Winner of the 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. Rest assured, this collectible copy is well protected in an archival Mylar cover; and will be very carefully packaged in protective material; and will be shipped in a new box. We always treat all of our books, and book buyers with the utmost respect.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 272 p. Audience: General/trade. A signed first edition, first printing, with the full number line. The book is signed by the author, full name, to the title page. This is a true first printing with no logos on the front of the jacket. This book is unread and in as new condition. Book cover is clean with no marks or bumps. The dust jacket is clean and bright with no creases. It is now protected in Brodart. Pages are clean, unmarked, and tight. Item is not remaindered or price clipped. An excellent copy. We ship well packaged
