I am loving all of these books coming out set in the 1960s. It's so interesting to compare and contrast themes from a particular era. Two couples - Charles and Lily, James and Nan - find their lives inextricably linked when Charles and James accept the call to co-minister at the Third Presbyterian Church in NYC in 1963. While this book is certainly a thoughtful meditation on faith, it's also a meditation on the challenges to faith, the limits to faith, the salvation that love and friendship can bring, and one's role as keeper of our brothers and sisters in humanity. It's a strong debut novel by Cara Wall that will surely garner wide appeal upon its release in August 2019.

I wanted to like this, but it just dragged. I didn't make it past 15% because it just didn't hold my attention. I just couldn't warm up to the characters.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this and reflect on the engaging collision between these fascinating people. This is the beautifully written story of 2 couples, thrown together by their roles as co-ministers of a church.

Wall explores the differences, hostility and challenges of the couples. The greatest challenge being the birth of a child with autism. Wall digs deeply into the science and treatment of such a child. She is able to explore the various dimensions of having a child with autism on the entire family.

In this time of inexplicable rising numbers of children with autism, this book will provide unique insights into child and family. It is certainly something that educators should read to help them cope with the challenges this condition brings to family and school.

I will certainly recommend this to my Education students.

Thank you Netgalley.