When I Was A Child I Read Books by Marilynne Robinson

Essays

A collection of essays that weaves together theology, history, and cultural criticism to examine American identity, religious inheritance, and the ethical demands of democratic life. It offers a humane, rigorous defense of the humanities and a generous vision of community, challenges reductionist economics and scientism, critiques fear-driven public rhetoric, and celebrates the moral imagination nurtured by reading, education, and faith.

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