{"product_id":"pilgrim","title":"Louise Hall: Pilgrim [2018] paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeeply moving and evocative prose. Haunting, tender yet hopeful. Pilgrim is a beautiful read that lingers. \u003c\/i\u003e- Carmel Harrington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this cynical age it's a joy to encounter such sincerity, and wonderfully unexpected to see contemporary fiction as a profession of fervent yet gentle faith. Louise is a brave and humane writer, a breath of the freshest air. \u003c\/i\u003e- Donal Ryan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a major row with his wife, Sarah, Charlie Carthy storms out of the family home. Just hours later he finds out that Sarah has become the victim of a hit and run driver and is in critical condition in hospital. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah's death and Charlie's self-absorbing grief throws their daughter Jen's life into turmoil. Will an unwanted pilgrimage to Medjugorje heal Jen and Charlie's relationship, or, should Jen prepare to lose her remaining parent?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold with a deep humanity and grace,\u003ci\u003e Pilgrim \u003c\/i\u003eis a story about a man who feels he has nothing to live for, and a daughter who is determined to prove him wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nuanced and moving exploration of grief and faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique subject matter based around the famed Medjugorje apparitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe author already has a dedicated readership built up from her two non-fiction books on Medjugorje. This is her first fictional take on the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hall, Louise","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44760389124386,"sku":"9781781176160","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/hall-louise-louise-hall-pilgrim-2018-paperback-9781781176160-1125780694.jpg?v=1738707568","url":"https:\/\/theirishbookshop.live\/products\/pilgrim","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}