Can I Get an Amen?
Can I Get an Amen? by Sarah Healy, published by Penguin Publishing Group on June 5, 2012, is a novel that explores the complexities of faith and family life. The story follows Ellen Carlisle, who, after struggling with infertility and facing a potential divorce, returns to her suburban New Jersey hometown to live with her devoutly religious parents. As she navigates her challenging circumstances, Ellen grapples with her past and the expectations placed upon her, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of personal faith and the intricacies of family dynamics. Ellen’s journey takes a turn when she meets someone who encourages her to open her heart, prompting her to reconsider her beliefs about fate and purpose. As her situation becomes increasingly complicated, she must confront her own understanding of faith amidst the pressures of her upbringing and current life challenges. This 352-page book offers a thoughtful examination of the intersection between personal struggles and familial expectations.
Official synopsis Publisher
When the last thing you want is the one thing you need, you’ve got to have a little faith….
Growing up, Ellen Carlisle was a Christian: She went to Jesus camp, downed stale Nilla Wafers at Sunday school, and never, ever played with Ouija boards. Now, years later, when infertility prevents her from giving her ambitious attorney husband a family, she finds herself on the brink of divorce, unemployed, and living with her right-wing, born-again Christian parents in her suburban New Jersey hometown. There the schools are private, the past is public, and blessings come in lump sums.
Then Ellen meets a man to whom she believes she can open her heart, and she begins to think that maybe it’s true that everything happens for a reason—until all that was going well starts going very badly and Ellen is finally forced to dig deep to find her own brand of faith.
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