Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

I loved this book. The story is beautifully told and the characters are intriguing. The story is told from a boy's point of view and his family is fascinating. His sister is a gifted poet and their relationship is a wonder to behold. The faith of their father is lyrically described and observed. It's such a beautiful read and somehow not preachy or overly religious. I liked it so well, I immediately ordered another one of his books. I hope I like it half as much.

The setting of the Badlands in North Dakota is also a fascinating part of the story. I need to research and see if the hot spots described are real or fiction!