Heaven’s My Destination
Heaven’s My Destination by Thornton Wilder, published by Head of Zeus on September 8, 2016, is a work of fiction that explores the journey of George Marvin Brush, a traveling textbook salesman and fervent religious convert. Set against the backdrop of 1930s America, the narrative begins with an unusual incident at the Union Hotel in Crestcrego, Texas, where Biblical texts appear unexpectedly. This sets the stage for Brush’s determined quest to lead others toward a more virtuous life, navigating a variety of settings from banks to campgrounds.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as Brush’s adventures unfold, revealing the complexities of faith and morality during a transformative era. The story captures the essence of a time marked by social change, reflecting on the challenges and absurdities faced by those seeking redemption. With 240 pages, this edition presents Wilder’s classic narrative in English, inviting readers to engage with themes of belief and the human condition.
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One morning in the late summer of 1930 the proprietor and several guests at the Union Hotel at Crestcrego, Texas, were annoyed to discover Biblical texts freshly written across the blotter on the public writing-desk.
George Marvin Brush is a travelling textbook salesman and fervent religious convert, determined to lead the godless to a better life. With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois and into the soul of 1930s America.
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