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Do sagas live on because they link us to a misty, disappearing past? or is it because they help us understand the places that have shaped us, and generations before us, into something we recognize as belonging to? Iceland, as a force for altering lives could not possibly be more hauntingly brought to center stage than in this unforgettable story. Agnes' life and final weeks are viscerally experienced in rich details, quiet memories, and the tangled paths that small communities create. In the fac
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Loved, loved, loved this book. Beautifully written. Lots to think about too -- faith, gender, guilt, etc.
