Yancey, Philip
Where the Light Fell: A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529364224
- author:
- Yancey, Philip
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16 x 3.2 centimeters (0.4
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Philip Yancey's Where the Light Fell is a deeply personal and profoundly resonant coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of faith and family. Born into an impoverished single mother household, Philip and his brother Marshall grapple with their father's mysterious death and its significance in their lives.
This evocative journey takes readers from the backwoods of the South to the bustling streets of Philadelphia, tracing a path marked by dark secrets, family oddities, and the turbulent social landscape of post-WWII America. With humour, vulnerability, and poignancy, Yancey recounts his own origins, shedding light on the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Where the Light Fell is a testament to the enduring impact of our experiences and relationships, illuminating the complexities of faith and family with profound insight and empathy. This unforgettable read will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place within a larger narrative.