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I enjoyed reading the "Poisonwood Bible" very much,my question is why so many antichristians comments here?
Phyllis I loved the book but I'm not a christian, at least not at the moment. Religion and faith are areas that I struggle with. I prefer having a solid philo…moreI loved the book but I'm not a christian, at least not at the moment. Religion and faith are areas that I struggle with. I prefer having a solid philosophical point of view in order to live a good life than living a "religious" life and considering myself good. I know that's over simplied and this book was by no means simplistic. I thought it had a great story to tell and the writer successfully grappled with the religious / faith struggles that many of the characters in the book had.(less)
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The Poisonwood Bible
by Barbara Kingsolver
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