Yancey, Philip
Where the Light Fell: A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529364231
- author:
- Yancey, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Philip Yancey's memoir, Where the Light Fell, is a deeply personal and broadly resonant coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of faith and family. Born into a troubled past, Yancey recounts his journey from the backwoods of the South to the bustling streets of Philadelphia, tracing the painful details of his own origins.
Raised by their impoverished single mother, Yancey and his brother Marshall grapple with the dark secrets and family oddballs of their past, as well as the fire-and-brimstone preachers and interminable church services that shaped their lives. This poignant and often humorous memoir is set against the turbulent backdrop of post-WWII America, a time of great social change and upheaval.
Through his story, Yancey sheds light on the power of the human spirit to bring comfort and hope to those who have been bruised by the church, and illuminates his own ability to find a healthy faith in the face of adversity. A deeply moving and thought-provoking read, Where the Light Fell is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.
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