While I have not read Marilynne Robinson’s book reviewed below in Books and Culture, I have read her fiction books “Gilead” and “Home”, and came away from both books refreshed, encouraged, and deeply pondering the uniqueness of “existing”. Robinson is not afraid to unabashedly take on weighty topics, nor is she afraid to speak plainly, respectfully and firmly in the face of potential criticism. I look forward to reading this new non-fiction book of hers soon.